Why Passion Isn’t Enough to Keep Us Motivated

A down-to-earth conversation about what truly drives motivation and why passion alone isn’t always the answer.In this episode of Chatting with Betsy, Betsy talks with Dr. Bobby Hoffman about his new book, The Paradox of Passion: How Rewards Covertly Control Motivation. They discuss why passion can be wonderful, but why depending too much on passion can create problems. They also talk about the book cover and the icons that represent different parts of motivation.Betsy asks Dr. Hoffman if anger can ever turn into passion, something that connects to her own journey after Matt’s diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimer’s. Dr. Hoffman shares thoughtful insight and even talks about writing a book in honor of his son. This is a very helpful conversation for anyone who wants a better understanding of what really drives our behavior. Dr. Hoffman explains how the brain’s reward system works, why rewards get misunderstood, and how passion can sometimes lead to burnout.His website includes free resources and an audio preview of the first chapter. Websitehttps://www.paradoxofpassion.com/ Order “Paradox of Passion”https://www.amazon.com/Paradox-Passion-Rewards-Covertly-Motivation/dp/1538197200/Psychology Today Blog – “Motivate”https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/motivateLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobby-hoffman-the-motivation-doctorIf this episode helped you or gave you something to think about, please share it.Thank you for supporting Chatting with Betsy and Passionate World Talk Radio.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chatting-with-betsy--4211847/support.💡 At Passionate World Talk Radio, we believe real conversations matter. Stay inspired and keep listening to Chatting with Betsy at www.passionateworldtalkradio.com.