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Listen "The Motivational Triad: Pleasure, Pain and the Path of Least Resistance"
Episode Synopsis
In this solo episode, Kari unpacks the Motivational Triad - a powerful psychological model explaining why we avoid things we want to do.
We’re wired to avoid pain, seek pleasure, and stay comfortable. But here's the twist: that wiring often sabotages our goals, habits, and even our identities.
Kari shares:
How our brain’s default setting creates resistance—even to the things we love
The effort paradox and why pleasure isn’t enough to motivate us
What “activation energy” is and how to lower it to make change easier
Why values and identity are the real keys to overriding your brain’s ancient programming
Real-life strategies to set up “easy wins” and overcome resistance in your daily life
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, procrastinating on goals, or craving greater consistency in the areas that matter most.
Key takeaway:
Your brain is doing what it's designed to do. But when you understand the Motivational Triad and lower the activation energy, you take the power back.
Subscribe and listen now!
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We’re wired to avoid pain, seek pleasure, and stay comfortable. But here's the twist: that wiring often sabotages our goals, habits, and even our identities.
Kari shares:
How our brain’s default setting creates resistance—even to the things we love
The effort paradox and why pleasure isn’t enough to motivate us
What “activation energy” is and how to lower it to make change easier
Why values and identity are the real keys to overriding your brain’s ancient programming
Real-life strategies to set up “easy wins” and overcome resistance in your daily life
This episode is a must-listen for anyone feeling stuck, procrastinating on goals, or craving greater consistency in the areas that matter most.
Key takeaway:
Your brain is doing what it's designed to do. But when you understand the Motivational Triad and lower the activation energy, you take the power back.
Subscribe and listen now!
👉 Ready to go deeper? Join the Empowered Team and take your leadership to the next level: https://theempowered.ca/team-learn-more
👉 Ready to use AI to support your leadership? Grab our free guide “the 50 best AI prompts for executives” https://thehumanalgorithm.ai/free-ai-guide
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