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Inspiring Self-Motivation Beyond Boundaries
Aug 23, 2024
Beyond Boundaries: Inspiring Self-Motivation
Introduction
Theme
: Beyond Boundaries
Boundaries associated with rules and accountability.
Beyond Boundaries involves inspiration and self-motivation.
Key Concepts
Empowerment
: Feeling empowered leads to self-motivation.
Self-Motivation
: How to inspire self and others to be self-motivated.
Three Questions of Empowerment
Can you do it? (Self-Efficacy)
Belief in having the time, knowledge, and training to accomplish a task.
Will it work? (Response-Efficacy)
Belief in the process leading to the desired outcome.
Importance of education to show evidence and rationale.
Is it worth it? (Motivational Question)
Based on consequences and personal valuation.
B.F. Skinner's idea of "selection by consequences".
Feeling Competent
Competence arises from feedback and recognition.
Leads to self-motivation and reduced need for supervision.
Additional Concepts
Choice (Autonomy)
Sense of autonomy fuels self-motivation.
B.F. Skinner: Positive vs. negative reinforcement.
Transition from "failure avoiders" to "success seekers".
Paradigms and Communication
Importance of self-dialogue and perspective (success-seeker vs. failure-avoider).
Ellen Langer's "Mindfulness": Perception of choice enhances motivation.
Community
Social support and connection with others enhances motivation and happiness.
Collective culture over independent culture.
Illustrative Poem: "The Cookie Thief"
Themes of perception, misunderstanding, and realization.
Importance of interdependence over independence.
Four "C" Words for Self-Motivation
Competence
Consequences
Choice
Community
Story: Learning to Play Drums
Personal story reflecting on learning, challenges, and teaching lessons.
Overcoming obstacles by breaking tasks down.
Teaching and learning from others; humility in learning.
Conclusion
Embrace feedback and courage to speak up.
Foster self-motivation by emphasizing competence, consequences, choice, and community.
Importance of supporting each other in collective growth.
Final Thoughts
Encouragement for mutual learning and community building.
Gratitude and closing remarks.
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