Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business . She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. She is an expert on motivation and decision making. Dr. Fishbach’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology’s Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award.

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Ayelet Fishbach and I Discuss How to Stay Motivated and …
Her book, Get It Done:  Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation
The myth of motivation is that we are failures
Changing our situations is the most important step in staying motivated
Setting goals for our real life situations, not our ideal situations
Finding empathy for our future self
Intrinsic motivation predicts sustained engagement 
Choosing powerful goals that seem exciting and not a chore
Approach goals as opposed to avoidance goals
How assigning numbers to goals can be powerful
The importance of framing our goals
Why will power alone does not work
Strategies for managing competing goals
Remembering that we don’t have to act on our thoughts or ideas
The middle problem when it’s hard to see progress and stay motivated
Using time brackets for your goals 
Why some goals never become habit
The role of incentives in achieving goals
How important it is to track progress

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Ayelet Fishbach, PhD, is the Jeffrey Breakenridge Keller Professor of Behavioral Science and Marketing at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business . She is the past president of the Society for the Science of Motivation and the International Social Cognition Network. She is an expert on motivation and decision making. Dr. Fishbach’s groundbreaking research on human motivation has won the Society of Experimental Social Psychology’s Best Dissertation Award and Career Trajectory Award, and the Fulbright Educational Foundation Award.
But wait, there’s more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. <a href="https://oneyoufeed.net/support">Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. </a>It’s that simple and we’ll give you good stuff as a thank you!
Ayelet Fishbach and I Discuss How to Stay Motivated and …
<ul>
<li>Her book, <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/16850/9780316538343">Get It Done:  Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation</a></li>
<li>The myth of motivation is that we are failures</li>
<li>Changing our situations is the most important step in staying motivated</li>
<li>Setting goals for our real life situations, not our ideal situations</li>
<li>Finding empathy for our future self</li>
<li>Intrinsic motivation predicts sustained engagement </li>
<li>Choosing powerful goals that seem exciting and not a chore</li>
<li>Approach goals as opposed to avoidance goals</li>
<li>How assigning numbers to goals can be powerful</li>
<li>The importance of framing our goals</li>
<li>Why will power alone does not work</li>
<li>Strategies for managing competing goals</li>
<li>Remembering that we don’t have to act on our thoughts or ideas</li>
<li>The middle problem when it’s hard to see progress and stay motivated</li>
<li>Using time brackets for your goals </li>
<li>Why some goals never become habit</li>
<li>The role of incentives in achieving goals</li>
<li>How important it is to track progress</li>
</ul>
Ayelet Fishbach Links
<a href="https://www.ayeletfishbach.com/">Ayelet’s Website</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ayeletfishbach/">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/ayeletfishbach">Twitter</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ayeletfishbach.getitdone/">Facebook</a>
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If you enjoyed this conversation with Ayelet Fishbach check out these other episodes:
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/tiny-habits/">Tiny Habits for Behavior Change with BJ Fogg</a>
<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-change/">How to Change with Katy Milkman</a>

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. "The One You Feed" is a valuable resource, offering inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

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Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

Embark on a transformative journey with "The One You Feed" podcast, hosted by Eric Zimmer. Drawing wisdom from the old parable of the two wolves within us, this show explores growth and well-being. Through insightful interviews with thought leaders and experts in development, Eric delves into topics like mindfulness, resilience, and positive habits. Gain practical advice and reflective insights to navigate life's challenges and nurture your inner strength. Every episode is a valuable resource that offers inspiration and actionable strategies for a more fulfilling existence. Join Eric as he shares wisdom, fostering the growth of the positive wolf within you. Feed your curiosity and embark on a transformative path with "The One You Feed"!

How to Stay Motivated with Ayelet Fishbach

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