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  • Oct 2023

    Why Waiting for Motivation Is a Trap

    By Emily Towner Oct 5, 2023 · 30 seconds
    Psychology
    motivationproductivitybehavior
    Why Waiting for Motivation Is a Trap

    We’ve got it backwards: we think motivation leads to action, but research shows it’s usually the other way around. Action creates motivation, not the other way around.

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