How to Get Motivated About Things You Don't Want to Do | Dr. Adam Grant & Dr. Andrew Huberman

Dr. Adam Grant and Dr. Andrew Huberman discuss the concept of intrinsic motivation and how nurturing it can impact overall performance, touching on issues such as self-deception, reward systems, the nature of curiosity, and the development of a sense of purpose as a way to foster motivation when the task at hand is perceived as uninteresting.
Dr. Adam Grant is a professor of organizational psychology at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, an expert in the science and practical steps for increasing motivation, maximizing and reaching our potential, and understanding how individuals and groups can best flourish. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured professor of neurobiology and ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine and host of the Huberman Lab podcast.
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[@meetandinspire]

"Intrinsic motivation is often driven by curiosity about the how. A sense of purpose comes from really thinking hard about the why."

[@tinaolson744]

Thank you for the short clips & information to consider. I enjoy Adam Grant’s work.

[@OmarRBR]

Great timing!

[@Spentyo]

I find the 6 second rule works well for me. It’s like having the one main second but then 5 additional ones to appease your dopamine addiction.

[@-_--_-4829]

As Mike Tyson will say, discipline is doing something you don’t want to do and do it like you love it.

[@NCWildHeART]

You have helped so many people more than you know! Thank you for helping me take control of my health and get off debilitating mental health drugs!! All with my diet! I support your work and thank you for changing my life for the better with your amazing podcasts and information. Don’t let them get to you! Keep doing what you do!

[@crashbangwhallopwhatavideo]

Lol

[@greenlitlleman]

I agree. Who cares if he's a sociopath who lied to a bunch of women about being exclusive, gave them STDs, made one do IVF, lied about having a lab at Stanford, etc. Even if he killed or raped a few people, it wouldn't matter at all as long as he makes informative videos! It's not like there are any other people sharing the same useful info on the internet, and it's not like most studies are freely available to read for anyone who wants to.

[@amieezhong7890]

That’s what I do to meetings at work that I am not excited about attending. I would tell myself to look for something interesting, and think about why does this matter, once I find the sense of purpose, I end up being more engaged. Thank you for the great content.

[@dm_podcast_takeways]

Summary/Takeaways: The conversation delves into the intricacies of motivation, particularly intrinsic and extrinsic motivations, as well as their impact on performance. It begins with a reflection on the Huberman university experience, highlighting the strategy of convincing oneself to be interested in uninteresting topics, leading to a genuine curiosity and love for certain subjects. They discuss the importance of intrinsic motivation and its relationship with performance, mentioning research on rewarding kids for tasks they were already interested in. The conversation explores the nuances of intrinsic motivation versus extrinsic rewards, noting that while extrinsic rewards can boost productivity, they may also undermine intrinsic motivation. They suggest that finding a sense of purpose in tasks can help motivate individuals, even when intrinsic motivation is lacking. They also discuss the importance of autonomy and framing rewards as symbols of appreciation rather than controlling mechanisms. The conversation concludes by highlighting the benefits of intrinsic motivation, such as improved focus, persistence, and creativity.

[@Josh-sj9ig]

Summarising KZbin videos like they are academic papers... Wow...

[@cutaprilia2867]

This save my 16 mins, thx u

[@dm_podcast_takeways]

@@cutaprilia2867 You are welcome. Glad to help. :)

[@nicks5668]

Thanks for doing this

[@dm_podcast_takeways]

@@nicks5668 you are welcome

[@durganandtiwari3920]

The video that we all needed

[@sidewaysdesign]

Would love to see this topic tailored more toward motivating people with pathological demand avoidance (PDA).

[@orpheus8944]

Thx!

[@lindamon5101]

Happy Easter Andrew🐣

[@thatomofolo452]

🥚

[@singledadsurrogacy-willdavlin]

Make sure to use many layers of blankets on your foot area for perfect sleep (circulation, temperature regulation)🔴

[@oliverrrrrrrrrr]

Or just wear socks hahaha

[@lindamon5101]

Silk sheets

[@IntegrityMeansAll]

Really? 🤔🙂 I love these videos and short clips

[@munyaradzimarazanye7048]

So when you substitute intrinsic motivation with a sense of purpose, effectively its a substitution with an extrinsic motivator right? But in some cases extrinsic motivators are okay

[@Deanforbes]

Discipline is the key. If we wait for motivation or try to manufacture it, we won't get much done.

[@ruannpc26]

Andrew has been light on the simply common sense advice vids

[@theeddytor3490]

youtube recommending me this video as if "BROO you need this more than anyone right now "

[@themonkeycagers]

hahaha

[@AshleyBlaney_]

I love the grand hubes

[@jolijnvandeven4568]

Andrew you’re the best ❤ The drama is because you’re @ the top. Jealousy is a b**** 😢 watching and applying your content has improved my and many other lives. thank you so much 😘

[@Cresimi]

Be on TRT like Dr. Huberman.

[@robmemeoverlord6399]

Is this before or after I take an ice plunge?

[@CoffeeOrBust]

He's 49 years old

[@Cresimi]

@@CoffeeOrBustand?

[@CoffeeOrBust]

@@Cresimi ⛷️

[@Spentyo]

He just eats clen, trens hard anavar gives up

[@TecraTube]

step 1) watch KZbin

[@jmoneyforlife3]

lol

[@simonsanchezkumrich8489]

Step 2) watch videos on productivity

[@StonedOverlord]

Step 3) find a successful person and live passively through their success

[@adhdnt]

hahahahaha

[@TecraTube]

love it. you guys have great steps. this is better than the AA/NA class I'm taking lolololololol

[@thatomofolo452]

Facts 💯😂

[@parioceanchicago]

I am 49 and it's been 3 month I do work out in front on my TV. Fitness cardio flexibility in 30mn. I do it everyday. And I don't want to do it all the time but I still do it. Sometimes I miss a day but at the end, most of the days I work out. And I don't like it but I am in the train so I stay in it.

[@donnithaballa1165]

That's awesome, it's a day by day thing. The more you do it the easier it'll get! Keep it up🦾

[@EkiNoXxxxxx]

Keep going Sir, whatever the drama, this is your private life, we do not care, do whatever you want as far as I am concerned. You bring so much to people this is priceless. Thank you, thank you.

[@EgoTeach]

second

[@MrSagarcool14]

To none

[@TheXPlayer_TWC]

Man I making probiotic yogurt Every deferent l. Probiotic culture Expression different tastes . It sparkling my self about suitable right of self / emotion and more expression " Bad fuel still an energy to burn" As INTP or ADS more on AS MALAYSIAN CHINESE I understand too suppressed self Knowings In the mine of words ( too lag )

[@TheXPlayer_TWC]

It mostly Lactobacillus but Different cultures ( environments ) shaped Plantarum Bulgaricus Reuteri And So on But expressed different taste : )

[@Maikigai]

4:33 Speak that which isn’t as if it were?

[@TheHumanRanger]

How many f****** ads are in the beginning of this f****** thing

[@Jsmitt716]

So this guy had 6 different girlfriends? Was he married at alll?

[@tomos-gr3uv]

why do you care? haha jealous? Because you won't have that kind of chance ever till your last day? I know... sorry

[@Jsmitt716]

@@tomos-gr3uv sooo... Problem??

[@pxwj]

need the protocol on having 6 girlfriends

[@scrategy]

Interesting. I’m curious to know why these two guys say “um” hundreds of times in such a short video because it sucks my motivation to continue with watching it.

[@nav689]

Most ppl do on podcasts

[@tylers6321]

What would motivate Huberman to, I don't know, acknowledge what happened and take full responsibility for his very serious mistakes?

[@randombutpro7547]

What do you mean?

[@lindamon5101]

Integrity

[@mirjanaobednikovska7661]

@@lindamon5101 on what?

[@newday2637]

Great timing for this video. I have a spare room filled with boxes I never unpacked from a cross country move. Have been working a little at a time. I want to get it done, going to try suggestion of planning what I will do with room. Sounds logical wanting the end product of what room will be transformed into , will produce the motivation to fulfill the task at hand. Certainly going to try it, thank you for sharing .

[@Cresimi]

He doesn't need to acknowledge shit, what he does in his private life is not his subscribers' business

[@elainekellogg6345]

Eww to both of these guys lol

[@PXO005]

Get a life

[@elainekellogg6345]

@@PXO005 no

[@Spentyo]

Baldy is giving off fraudulent vibes. Needs a hair transplant asap

[@nav689]

What's wrong with Adam?

[@snap_Fizz]

how do extrinsic rewards differ from purpose/meaning? isnt it kind of the same?

[@Kuk0san]

Purpose and meaning comes from within i.e. intrinsic, extrinsic rewards are material goods or services coming from outside.

[@snap_Fizz]

@@Kuk0sanhow so? let's say i want to generate motivation to go to the gym. the biggest "why" is to get jacked isn't that an extrinsic reward of some sort? same can be said for studying hard. let's say the "why" is to graduate with honors. it's what gives studying hard meaning but it's kind of the same with extrinsic? or is it not

[@Kuk0san]

@@snap_Fizz Yes getting 'jacked' would serve the purpose of seeking external validation - this is extrinsic reward. Going to the gym to develop functional physique, good health and longevity is an intrinsic reward. The good physique just so also happens to attract attention but you're not focusing on that part. As for studying - what do you hope to get with the 'honors'? Is it because you think you should make your parents proud? Or impress some people with your degree? That's still seeking external validation. If you study a subject that you find curious by itself, that's an intrinsic reward. And in that case you won't even need or care about 'honors' because you can even study what you're curious about through the vast internet for free! You can still get 'honors' if you want even if you're just studying for curiosity but again it won't be the main thing you're focusing on.

[@snap_Fizz]

@@Kuk0san yea since the vid said that extrinsic is not a good way to motivate oneself. and one should use 2 ways to get motivation 1. intrinsically by getting curious about the "how" or 2. through meaning and purpose which is thinking hard about the "why" so you're saying intrinsic is the same with meaning/purpose, but the vid said it's 2 different things. and im curious about how does extrinsic motivation differ from meaning/purpose