EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 7 MIN
Episode 32: Momentum Beats Motivation Every Time
from Experiments In Happiness · host Michelle Lemus
Waiting to feel motivated is one of the easiest ways to stay stuck.In this episode, we unpack why motivation is unreliable, how momentum actually works in the brain, and why small, imperfect action creates more change than waiting for the “right” feeling to show up. This isn’t about hustle or pushing harder. It’s about learning how progress really happens.If you’ve been procrastinating, overthinking, or telling yourself “I’ll start when I feel ready,” this episode offers a simpler, kinder way forward.🎧 One experiment at a time.
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Waiting to feel motivated is one of the easiest ways to stay stuck.In this episode, we unpack why motivation is unreliable, how momentum actually works in the brain, and why small, imperfect action creates more change than waiting for the “right” feeling to show up. This isn’t about hustle or pushing harder. It’s about learning how progress really happens.If you’ve been procrastinating, overthinking, or telling yourself “I’ll start when I feel ready,” this episode offers a simpler, kinder way forward.🎧 One experiment at a time.
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