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How to set the right goals and stay motivated | Ayelet Fishbach (re-release)

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TED Talks Daily
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May 25, 2026
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1125
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Summary

You can't just "find" motivation, says scientist Ayelet Fishbach — you have to learn how to motivate yourself. She shares a handful of tips backed by 20 years of motivation research, offering surprisingly simple wisdom on how to optimize your goals, set yourself up for success and avoid the tempting calls of procrastination. (This episode originally aired in 2024.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.