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Apr 2024
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3160: The Protection Principle: A Motiva...

Justin Malik
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Episode 3160:

Stephen Guise introduces the Protection Principle in his article, demonstrating a potent motivation technique that thrives without reliance on willpower or habits. By aligning reason and desire through a need to protect something valuable - whether it's health, family, or a business - this principle taps into deep emotional and biological drives, making it an enduring source of motivation.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://minihabits.com/the-protection-principle-a-motivation-technique-that-always-works/

Quotes to ponder:

"There is one motivation technique that works better than any other, and it can last a very long time."

"The protection principle takes effect when you have something to protect."

"You just have to set up something worth protecting."

Episode references:

"Motivation: What It Is, How It Works, and Where to Find It" Podcast Episode on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/motivation-what-it-is-how-it-works-and-where-to-find/id1067688314?i=1000648785464

Books by Mark Manson: https://markmanson.net/books

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