What Motivates Your Actions? Episode XLIX: Think Like A Monk

06/04/2023 10 min Episodio 49
What Motivates Your Actions? Episode XLIX: Think Like A Monk

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What is the difference between wishing to do something and wishing to learn to do something? How can you determine whether your motivation is based on fear, desire, duty, or love? What are some common fears that can motivate someone to take action? How can desire be a motivating factor in pursuing a goal or aspiration?Welcome to Stoic Spirituality, where I break down relevant concepts from books and abstract concepts I have thought about as well!In this episode, we explore the nuances of motivation and how it can impact our actions and aspirations. We start by discussing the difference between wishing to do something and wishing to learn to do something. While both are forms of desire, there are distinct differences in the motivations behind them. We then delve into how to determine whether our motivation is based on fear, desire, duty, or love. By understanding the root of our motivation, we can better align our actions with our values and goals. Join us as we dive into the intricacies of motivation and how it can impact our lives.This episode focuses on Think Like A Monk, which revolves around calming your ego, letting go, and finding your identity. Listen in to hear other books I plan on analyzing and speaking about in the future!A lot of Jay Shetty's content is based on the idea of grounded principles and a humble way of looking at and living life. His podcasts and books have provided me a much lighter way of viewing the world around us and his reels he posts provide constant reminders and new insights to the world around us. Jay Shetty's book was one of the first self-improvement books I read and began a never-ending journey into bettering myself, so this book holds a special place in my heart.Join me as I break down this introduction into the world of letting go and negativity, and if you enjoy this content or have any feedback, feel free to add it to the comments below!Hope you enjoy and if you like my content, drop me a follow and find me on Instagram @stoicspirituality and Tiktok @stoicspirituality,I am also on Youtube @stoicspiritualityFind my other podcast episodes and platforms here: https://rss.com/podcasts/rebooking-to-mastery/I am also a life coach, so if you would like to schedule a free sample session to see if we can create something great together, feel free to schedule a sample session here:https://calendly.com/stoicspiritualitylifecoaching/sample-session?month=2023-03

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