The SCIENCE Of Motivation: Why We Do What We Do (Chapter 1)

The SCIENCE Of Motivation: Why We Do What We Do (Chapter 1)

Author: Patrick King June 19, 2024 Duration: 1:12:34

00:00:00 Motivation Triggers

00:00:28 What Is Motivation?

00:02:52 Anything You Want.

00:04:46 What Is Motivation?

00:15:13 Science, History, And Biology.

00:28:44 The Science Of Motivated Action.

00:34:09 Three Primary Theories.

00:34:54 Drives And Needs Theory.

00:35:29 Arousal Theory.

00:36:50 Instinct Theory.

00:54:48 Theories Into Application And Practice.

Have you ever wondered what truly motivates you? This video dives deep into the science behind motivation, exploring its history, biology, and the key theories that explain why we do what we do.


In Chapter 1: Understanding Motivation, you'll learn:


What motivation is and how it differs from happiness and inspiration


How different historical figures viewed motivation


The importance of motivation in achieving your goals


The 3 main theories of motivation: Instinct Theory, Drives & Needs Theory (including Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs), and Personal Arousal Theory


How to leverage these theories to boost your own motivation


By the end of this video, you'll have a solid foundation for understanding what makes you tick and how to harness the power of motivation to crush your goals!


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