Mastering Self-Motivation Flashcards
What is NOT an essential building block of self-motivation?
A. visual reminders
B. incentives
C. self-esteem
D. locus of control
A. visual reminders
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Visual reminders are not an essential building block of self-motivation. Together, Self-esteem, Locus of control, and Incentives make up the essential building blocks of self-motivation.
incentives a thing that motivates or encourages one to do something. Locus of Control refers to an individual’s perception about the underlying main causes of events in his/her life. Or, more simply: Do you believe that your destiny is controlled by yourself or by external forces (such as fate, god, or powerful others)? Self-esteem confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect.
Your self-talk feeds your self-motivation, which affects the quality of your _____.
A. speed
B. agility
C. performance
C. performance
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Self-talk effects how motivated and inspired you feel, which in turn impacts your performance and results.
Your team has been choosing between vendors and you’ve decided that Clementine Corp. is your favorite choice. You’re ready to share this position with your team. Which approach best demonstrates that you’re self-reliant and decisive?
A. “I’ve reviewed all bids. I like Clementine Corp. but Mango Manufacturing has some good points too.”
B. “I’ve reviewed all bids. I can see why Clementine Corp. might be a good choice.”
C. “I’ve reviewed all bids. I’m ready to move forward with Clementine Corp.”
C. “I’ve reviewed all bids. I’m ready to move forward with Clementine Corp.”
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Making a clear verbal commitment or decision increases other’s trust in you and builds your own sense of self-reliance.
When it comes to self-motivation, Bart prefers to make his goals tangible, thinking in terms of hard outcomes. And he enjoys competition. Which type of self-motivator is Bart?
Director
Stabilizer
Innovator
Collaborator
A. Director
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Directors get excited by challenge and competition and they tend to think in terms of hard outcomes and results.
You have a large, daunting project that you just can’t seem to start. What’s a good approach to getting started?
A. Challenge yourself to complete the entire project in 25 minutes.
B. Take a break so that you don’t get overwhelmed.
C. Reduce the project into smaller parts.
C. Reduce the project into smaller parts.
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People who shrink down the size of their goals achieve more and feel happier in the process.
Getting in the habit of giving yourself small incentives and rewards allows you to accomplish more. What is NOT a good example?
A. Taking a walk after you finish your task.
B. Buying yourself an expensive plane ticket.
C. Talking to a friend after handing in a deliverable.
D. Getting a snack after you send an important email.
B. Buying yourself an expensive plane ticket.
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Research in the Academy of Management Learning and Education found that free, inexpensive or small rewards motivate us more than extravagant or expensive gifts. Small rewards are also likelier to boost our performance.
A study from the University of Chicago shows that people are more likely to begin a job when, from a time perspective, it feels like the job is tied to _____.
A. the compensation
B. the past
C. the present
D. the future
C. the present
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What is NOT a best practice for visualization?
A. Internalize your visualizations so that they feel real and familiar.
B. Imagine an outstanding result in your visualization.
C. Come up with a visualization while multitasking.
C. Come up with a visualization while multitasking.
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Multi-tasking is not a good idea while visualizing. It’s better to get comfortable, where you can focus only on the visualization for a few minutes.
You’re working on a highly technical project and have hit a major roadblock. You need a supportive ally to help you move past it and retrace some of your steps. Who would be your best ally in this situation?
A. an accountability buddy
B. a brainstorming partner
C. a deep dive buddy
D. a role model
B. a brainstorming partner
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Because you’re trying to overcome a problem, engaging a Brainstorming Partner is a great idea. By explaining your process and problem to them aloud, they can help you find new solutions.
What are the 3 Ps of motivation pitfalls?
A. Perfect, Prevent, Please
B. Procrastinate, Protect, Perfect
C. Procrastinate, Present, Protect
B. Procrastinate, Protect, Perfect
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One of the best ways to achieve flow and go deep is to _____.
A. Maintain an open-door policy while you work deeply.
B. Say no to non-essential work tasks.
C. Try to multitask as much as possible.
B. Say no to non-essential work tasks.
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Saying no more often gives you control over your time so you’re not overextended and distracted. That allows you to fully attend to a task and achieve flow.
When you redesign a task, you _____.
A. buy yourself more time to work on the task
B. can make the task more enjoyable
C. have more to keep track of
D. guarantee yourself the best possible outcome
B. can make the task more enjoyable
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When you redesign a task so it feels better suited to you, you improve the feeling of doing the task. That can help you get out of a productivity slump and reinvigorate your motivation.
