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The motivation myth : how high achievers really set themselves up to win / Jeff Haden.

by Haden, Jeff (William Jeffrey), 1960-

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Random House, 2018.

Motivation (Psychology)

Goal (Psychology)

9780399563768 (hc.)

xii, 274 pages ; 22 cm

Includes index.

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. "Motivation" as we know it is a myth - it isn't the special sauce that we require at the beginning of any major change. Motivation is a result of process, not a cause. Understanding this will change the way you approach any obstacle or big goal. How to reframe your thinking about the relationship of motivation to success. At the beginning of any big goal we have for our lives, we are 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. Here is practical advice on how to stop stalling and start working on those dreams. 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. Success isn't for the uniquely-qualified; it's possible for any person who understands the true nature of motivation. Transcend the average and make lasting positive change in your life. Jeff Haden is Inc.com's most popular columnist.

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