Motivation: Mind the GAPS

Becoming a champion takes incredible sacrifice and discipline. It’s not easy. Which is why understanding our motivations is key. What’s your goal? How much do you want it? How long are you willing to chase it for? In this episode we explore the science of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation so that you can identify the GAPS.Learn about Champion Jockey AP McCoy’s fear of failure and how Olympian Amy Williams strives for continual improvement. Jeremy also picks insights from the Sporting Edge digital library from former SA Cricket National Team Manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee, futurist James Wallman and 4-time Olympic gold winner Sir Matthew Pinsent. It’s time for businesses to strive for longer-term, more sustainable motivation, and learn how to stay on top.Become a Member Get 50% off the first month of Sporting Edge Membership. Simply visit www.sportingedge.com/membership and enter the code PODCAST50.Within seconds you'll have 24/7 access to over 600 insights and high performance strategies to help you to reach your potential. We look forward to welcoming you.Links to digital content and programmes:Digital Coaching ProgramsRemote Teams CollectionLinks mentioned:Episode 17: Maintaining Your MojoEpisode 8: From Mandela to Mars: Lessons From IsolationDan Pink’s video ‘Drive’ by Dank PinkMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs ‘Start With Why’ by Simon SinekConnect with JeremyContact [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysnape/ Twitter https://twitter.com/thesportingedgeFacebook http://www.facebook.com/TheSportingEdgeWebsite www.sportingedge.com