Welcome to Mastering motivation, a transformative course designed to help you unlock and sustain the drive needed to achieve your goals. Formerly part of the Mastering High Performance program, this standalone course delves deep into the psychology and science of motivation, giving you the tools to understand what drives you and how to harness it effectively.

Motivation is the energy behind action. Whether you're pursuing personal growth, professional success, or athletic excellence, mastering motivation is essential to overcome challenges, maintain focus, and achieve long-term success.

This course is not just about finding motivation but learning how to sustain it—turning short bursts of energy into lasting momentum.

Why motivation matters

Motivation is the cornerstone of high performance. It determines how you approach your goals, respond to setbacks, and sustain effort over time. Without it, even the most well-planned strategies fall flat. With it, the impossible becomes achievable.

This course will teach you the key principles of motivation, how it works, and practical strategies to fuel your drive. You'll explore both intrinsic (internal) and extrinsic (external) motivation and learn how to balance these forces to create consistent, lasting progress.

What you’ll learn

In this course, you’ll gain the knowledge and tools to:

• Understand the science of motivation and what drives human behavior.
• Identify your unique motivators and use them to fuel your goals.
• Overcome procrastination, setbacks, and energy slumps.
• Shift from "musts" to "wants," creating a sustainable sense of purpose.
• Build strategies that keep you inspired and focused, no matter the challenges.

Table of contents:

Chapter 1: backstory

Explore the historical and psychological foundations of motivation. Learn how theories like Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and self-determination theory have shaped our understanding of what drives human action.

Chapter 2: what is motivation?

Define motivation and its two primary forms: intrinsic (driven by internal desires) and extrinsic (driven by external rewards). Understand how these forces influence behavior and how to harness them effectively.

Chapter 3: why motivation is key to high performance

Discover why motivation is essential for achieving and sustaining high performance. Learn how it drives effort, persistence, and focus, enabling you to tackle challenges and achieve ambitious goals.

Chapter 4: what you need to know about motivation

Dive into the nuances of motivation, including the balance between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators, the impact of "musts" versus "wants," and the psychological factors that influence your drive.

Chapter 5: how to boost your motivation

Get practical strategies to enhance and sustain motivation. Learn techniques like goal setting, visualization, and habit formation to maintain focus and energy over the long term.

Chapter 6:conclusion

We look back at the topics covered in this course.

Your next steps

This course is more than just a guide to staying motivated—it’s a roadmap for sustaining momentum, no matter what challenges arise. By the end, you’ll have the tools to harness your motivation and turn your goals into reality.

Let’s get started and unlock the drive within you to reach new heights of high performance. Your journey to mastering motivation begins now!