416. Mastering Motivation: Behavioral Economics Insights (Refreshed Episode)

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Melina Palmer द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Melina Palmer या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal।

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In this episode of The Brainy Business podcast, Melina Palmer dives into the intricacies of motivation, exploring how our brains can both get and stay motivated. This episode is designed to help you understand the psychological underpinnings of motivation, including the impact of behavioral economics concepts like loss aversion, habits, and framing. Whether you're aiming for personal development or looking to integrate these insights into your business strategies, this episode has you covered.

Melina shares personal stories, including her journey with running, to illustrate the principles of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation. She also evaluates popular fitness apps like Couch to 5K and Runkeeper, discussing their effectiveness in motivating users and suggesting improvements based on behavioral science. The episode is rounded out with actionable tips for hacking your own motivation, making it a must-listen for anyone eager to achieve their goals.

In this episode:

Learn the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and how to leverage both.
Discover the role of behavioral economics in motivation, including concepts like loss aversion and framing.
Get insights into popular fitness apps and how they can either encourage or discourage motivation.
Gain actionable tips for setting and achieving your goals by understanding your brain's rules around mindset.
Explore practical examples of how to flip the script on your motivation blocks.

Show Notes:

00:00:00 - Introduction Melina introduces the episode's focus on motivation and its psychological aspects.

00:02:00 - Personal Journey Melina shares her personal story about running and how it ties into motivation.

00:06:00 - The Science of Motivation An overview of the scientific principles that drive motivation.

00:14:00 - Types of Motivation Discussion on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, with examples from Melina's life.

00:20:00 - Case Studies Real-world examples of motivation in different contexts.

00:25:00 - Behavioral Economics Concepts Exploration of loss aversion, habits, and framing in the context of motivation.

00:32:00 - Evaluating Fitness Apps Melina evaluates Couch to 5K and Runkeeper, discussing their motivational strategies and suggesting improvements.

00:40:00 - Practical Tips Actionable tips for hacking your own motivation, including setting and limiting goals.

00:43:00 - Conclusion What stuck with you while listening to the episode? What are you going to try? Come share it with Melina on social media -- you'll find her as @thebrainybiz everywhere and as Melina Palmer on LinkedIn.

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