Human Ressource Management

07 Motivation - Two Motivational Systems


Question

Does positive thinking and visualization of success work well?


Answer

No, the more intensely you visualize that you have already achieved your goal, the less likely you are to actually start action to move closer to your goal.

This occurs because the mental simulation is already rewarding.

It seems that thinking about what you miss out on or lose, rather than what you could gain works better.

Positive thinking: Feels good, doesn't work well to motivate someone




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