The Motivation Myth
How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win
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Narrated by:
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Ray Porter
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Written by:
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Jeff Haden
About this listen
From Inc.com's most popular columnist, a counterintuitive - but highly practical - guide to finding and maintaining the motivation to achieve great things.
It's comforting to imagine that superstars in their fields were just born better equipped than the rest of us. When a co-worker loses 20 pounds, or a friend runs a marathon while completing a huge project at work, we assume they have more grit, more willpower, more innate talent, and above all, more motivation to see their goals through.
But that's not at actually true, as popular Inc.com columnist Jeff Haden proves. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth. Motivation isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change. In fact, motivation is a result of process, not a cause. Understanding this will change the way you approach any obstacle or big goal.
Haden shows us how to reframe our thinking about the relationship of motivation to success. He meets us at our level - at the beginning of any big goal we have for our lives, a little anxious and unsure about our way forward, a little burned by self-help books and strategies that have failed us in the past - and offers practical advice that anyone can use to stop stalling and start working on those dreams.
Haden takes the mystery out of accomplishment, proving that success isn't about spiritual awakening or a lightning bolt of inspiration - as Tony Robbins and adherents of The Secret believe - but instead, about clear and repeatable processes. Using his own advice, Haden has consistently drawn two million views a month to his posts, completed a 107-mile long mountain bike race, and lost 10 pounds in a month.
Success isn't for the uniquely-qualified; it's possible for any person who understands the true nature of motivation. Jeff Haden can help you transcend average and make lasting positive change in your life.
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What the critics say
“This isn’t just a groundbreaking approach to making millions or melting off extra pounds. It’s a life-changing mental shift toward enjoying the process. Why the f*ck not?” (Sarah Knight, author of Get Your Sh*t Together)
“Jeff Haden knows what many people don’t: that success is less about searching for motivation and more about muddling through until you achieve something motivating.” (Adam Grant, author of Give and Take, Originals, and Option B with Sheryl Sandberg)
“Sometimes, your computer gets stuck, and the pros know you can press Command+Option+ESC to break out of the loop. Jeff Haden's book is like that, but for your life. Read it and learn how to break out of your negative loops without needing a complete shut-down.” (Dharmesh Shah, Co-founder and CTO of HubSpot)
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- Cecilia
- 2018-03-06
loved it!
loved it! practical and inspirational as the author takes you through our social conditioned understanding of motivation and how we can take control instead of waiting for motivation to magically show up
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- Siena
- 2018-09-13
excellent
this is an excellent book to help instill motivation , I found it to be a great help in my every day life. #Audible1
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- Lisa Peacock Boyuk
- 2021-01-20
Excellent Book!
Best Self Improvement book I have come across yet! I am going to listen again and take notes to pass on to my team. I have already recommended this book to my friends.
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- Filippe Bertrand
- 2019-03-25
Great Audiobook.
Did'nt have any expectation but i was surprise . I recommand it. Worth every dollars
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- Dilip Patel
- 2019-09-08
Insightful book
Book has many good insights into field of motivation and achievement. I recommend the book for anyone who is into personal development and wants to excel in career and life.
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- Anonymous User
- 2020-07-09
Ray Porter
Ray Porter is the best narrator! This was really fun to listen to, and really motivating. Thank you
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- Brian Belfitt
- 2022-10-09
fantastic book
lots to learn, great book might listen twice. sometimes it's alot but all good content.
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- Marc D Hunter
- 2018-09-14
Good book - about twice as long as it needed to be
Great content, practical, and (dare I say it) motivating. Particularly in the first half. Second half is mostly digressions into specific cases - exercise, weight loss, etc. As well as some anecdotes and name dropping.
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- Anonymous User
- 2018-06-07
Great actionable content!!
an audio book that I actually finish. Woah! I'm excited to put these principles into action. thank you : )
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- Kyleen
- 2019-02-21
very good book to improve your life
Book is very good. Any person want to improve life should read it. love it
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