In this episode, we talk about what's really motivating us. We look at what science says about where motivation comes from and how work environments aren't designed to encourage it. Then we offer up some practical tips for finding motivation if you're struggling to get stuff done.

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Links 

Definition of motivation: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/basics/motivation

Maslow's hierarchy of needs: https://brightthemag.com/turning-maslow-s-hierarchy-on-its-head-80acf0ce1906

Alfie Kohn on motivational studies: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/27/opinion/sunday/science-rewards-behavior.html

Creativity Can't Be Hacked by Anna Codrea-Rado https://forge.medium.com/creativity-cant-be-hacked-5adc7ab52f1a

Teal Swan's priceless motivational tip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WsJiznzUJGM&t=5s

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