Develop Self-Motivation:
Cultivate the internal drive needed to stay on track without external pressures like deadlines or grades.
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"The Art of Self-Directed Learning" by Blake Boles is a guide for those who want to take control of their own education and learning journey. Here are some of the best and most helpful ideas from the book:
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Internal vs. external motivation
Internal motivation, the drive to achieve that comes from inside a person is the kind of motivation that can lead to life-changing improvements and well-being.
External rewards (like compliments, fitting into a smaller size, or winning a race) might get a person star...
Creating external accountability
You must hold your deadlines to yourself just as firmly as you would to others. The key is creating external accountability for internal deadlines.
We often put milestones off by months or even years. And putting your internal deadlines on the back burner will keep you fro...
Extrinsic Motivation
You are extrinsically motivated when you act or accomplish something for external rewards such as fame, money, praise, and grades.
Extrinsic motivation comes from external situations, such as when you want to receive praise, study for a test, or exercise b...
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