Published Jan 19, 2016

Episode 17: Resolutions

Explore the intricacies of motivation and personal change with Daniel Pink and Shankar Vedantam as they delve into the power of intrinsic motivation, personal pronoun-based self-talk, and the challenges of sticking to resolutions, offering compelling insights and practical strategies for success.

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Episode 17: Resolutions

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Quitting Smoking Journey

Breaking Free

Commitment Strategies

Resolutions and Reality

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Self Talk Strategies

Fresh Starts

Intrinsic vs. Instrumental Motives

Quitting Success Stories

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Motivational AspectsDaniel Pink explores the profound impact of intrinsic versus instrumental motivations on success. He shares insights from a study of West Point graduates, revealing that intrinsic motives lead to better performance and resilience.

Motivational Aspects

Quitting Smoking

Self TalkExploring the power of pronouns, Daniel Pink and Shankar Vedantam discuss how self-talk strategies can reduce anxiety and improve performance. They highlight the connection between self-distancing techniques and mindfulness practices.

Self Talk

Resolution ChallengesShankar Vedantam and Daniel Pink explore why resolutions often fail and how to improve them. They discuss social science insights and successful strategies for sticking to personal goals.

Resolution Challenges

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