EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 16 MIN
The Motivation Mirage (Why I Stopped Waiting to Feel Like It)
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After years of believing motivation was supposed to come first, I discovered I had it backwards — and the research backs this up. We dive into why waiting to 'feel ready' is a trap, the weird psychology of reverse motivation, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into actually wanting to do the thing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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After years of believing motivation was supposed to come first, I discovered I had it backwards — and the research backs this up. We dive into why waiting to 'feel ready' is a trap, the weird psychology of reverse motivation, and how tiny actions can hijack your brain into actually wanting to do the thing.
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