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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 22 MIN

Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation: Why You Can’t Stay Consistent (And How to Fix It)

from Big Bad Marketing Podcast · host Big Bad Marketing

“I should be posting more.”“I should be following up.”“I should be doing more to grow my business.”But when it actually comes time to do the work? You don’t feel like it. You lose momentum. You just can't find the motivation. And eventually, it all falls off.In this episode, we’re breaking down intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation, including what they mean, how to figure out which one you lean toward, and how to use that to finally stay consistent in your business.You don’t need more motivation. You need a system that works with how you’re wired.In this episode, we'll cover:Why “waiting to feel motivated” is killing your consistencyThe difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation (and how to spot yours)Why most entrepreneurs are a mix of both, and what that means for your workflowHow to build structure that actually helps you follow throughPractical ways to stay consistent with your marketing without burning outIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything “right” but still can’t stay consistent, this episode will help you fix that.Things we talked about:https://www.melrobbins.com/episode/episode-3/https://www.bigbadmarketing.com/newsletter

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