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Write three reasons you want to learn:
focus on your needs, curiosity, pleasure
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Post on your wallboard, or in your
notebook diary.
Studies have found that you will
| put in more effort |
try different ways to succeed |
| be more persistent |
learn more deeply |
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if you are intrinsically* motivated.
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* Intrinsic motivation is your
motivation,
and includes your goals, your values, and your interests. This is
what turns you on!
Examples:
I want to learn to type faster to communicate with my
friends.
I want to learn about Africa to learn about my family's history.
I want to work and learn in a ski shop to ski better.
I want to learn joinery to make my stereo cabinet.
Go to "extrinsic
motivation"
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