List: Stay Motivated | Curated by Cassandra Boh

Mar 5, 2025

14 stories

Stay Motivated
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Curious
by
Jane Elliott PhD
How ‘Should’ Makes Us Stupid — And How to Get Smart AgainWhen we say we ‘should’ do something, we frame our goal in a way that makes change less likely. Here’s how to motivate differently.
Feb 26, 2023
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Feb 26, 2023
88
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Better Humans
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Thomas Oppong
Enough Thinking. Do The WorkDo more. Resist the urge to overthink
Jul 6, 2022
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Jul 6, 2022
6
In
Better Humans
by
Thomas Oppong
False Urgency: The Hyper-Productivity Trap of Modern LifeHow are you spending your attention?
Apr 18, 2022
Apr 18, 2022
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The Writing Cooperative
by
Aisha Yusuf
Finding My Voice AgainA Journey Through Burnout, Self-Discovery, and Rediscovering My Love for Writing
Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
67
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Ascent Publication
by
Tim Denning
12 Things That Are Just Not Worth Your TimeTry investing your time in these 10 areas instead.
May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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Ascent Publication
by
Lucien Lecarme
I Don’t Own A House, Didn’t Build A Career… I Am 52 and Blissfully Happyhow to be a millionaire without having much money
Feb 14, 2020
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Feb 14, 2020
93
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An Idea (by Ingenious Piece)
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Jojo Lee
Fear Tells You What You Want — So Start ListeningYou’re afraid to fall because you want to fly. 
You’re afraid to fail because you want to succeed. 
You’re afraid to try because you’re…
Jul 13, 2022
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Jul 13, 2022
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Better Advice
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Aleid ter Weel
10 Things To Do In The Evening Instead Of Watching NetflixDevice-free habits to increase your productivity and happiness.
Feb 15, 2022
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Feb 15, 2022
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Pathless Pilgrim
Enjoy Your Problems21 Life-Changing Quotes From Shunryu Suzuki
Apr 28, 2022
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Apr 28, 2022
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Unpopular Opinions
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Michael Centrone
Let’s Calm Down With All This “Be Safe” TalkThe Dangers of Worshipping at the Altar of Safety
Apr 3, 2022
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Apr 3, 2022
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Zita Fontaine
How to Move On With Grace — Even If It HurtsLosing a job, losing relationships, getting rejected are parts of life
Feb 2, 2022
Feb 2, 2022
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ILLUMINATION
by
Ellen Eastwood
We All Need the Life Advice Denzel Washington Gave Will Smith at the OscarsHumility is a powerful force
Mar 28, 2022
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Mar 28, 2022
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Darius Foroux
How to Stay Motivated According to the Ancient StoicsDecrease resistance and make your life simpler
Sep 15, 2021
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Sep 15, 2021
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Stay Motivated

How ‘Should’ Makes Us Stupid — And How to Get Smart Again

When we say we ‘should’ do something, we frame our goal in a way that makes change less likely. Here’s how to motivate differently.

Enough Thinking. Do The Work

Do more. Resist the urge to overthink

False Urgency: The Hyper-Productivity Trap of Modern Life

How are you spending your attention?

Finding My Voice Again

A Journey Through Burnout, Self-Discovery, and Rediscovering My Love for Writing

12 Things That Are Just Not Worth Your Time

Try investing your time in these 10 areas instead.

I Don’t Own A House, Didn’t Build A Career… I Am 52 and Blissfully Happy

how to be a millionaire without having much money

Fear Tells You What You Want — So Start Listening

You’re afraid to fall because you want to fly. You’re afraid to fail because you want to succeed. You’re afraid to try because you’re…

10 Things To Do In The Evening Instead Of Watching Netflix

Device-free habits to increase your productivity and happiness.

Enjoy Your Problems

21 Life-Changing Quotes From Shunryu Suzuki

Let’s Calm Down With All This “Be Safe” Talk

The Dangers of Worshipping at the Altar of Safety

How to Move On With Grace — Even If It Hurts

Losing a job, losing relationships, getting rejected are parts of life

We All Need the Life Advice Denzel Washington Gave Will Smith at the Oscars

Humility is a powerful force

How to Stay Motivated According to the Ancient Stoics

Decrease resistance and make your life simpler

Cassandra Boh