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Dec 2020
3m 28s

Motivation is a Skill

The Motley Fool
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Motivation is important for a number of reasons, but how and why it works can be misunderstood. In his best-selling book Smarter, Faster, Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business, Charles Duhigg shares how motivation can be a learned skill.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 
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