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The Problem with Motivation

An inverse relationship connects motivation and willpower.

  • When your motivation is high and you’re enthusiastic about something, you only need a little willpower to get going.
  • When the initial buzz wears off or you must face a task you don’t want to do, your need for willpower rises.

When an aspirational activity requires lots of willpower, you’re less likely to stick with it.

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