EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 22 MIN
The Motivation Mirage (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck)
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We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals it actually works backward—and this changes everything about how we approach change. Plus: why your brain is literally wired to talk you out of doing hard things, and the surprisingly simple hack that overrides it. 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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We've been sold the lie that motivation comes first, then action follows. But neuroscience reveals it actually works backward—and this changes everything about how we approach change. Plus: why your brain is literally wired to talk you out of doing hard things, and the surprisingly simple hack that overrides it.
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The Motivation Mirage (Why Waiting to Feel Ready Is Keeping You Stuck)
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