Psychologist/motivation theorist/author: Motivating Self and Others: Thriving with Social Purpose, Life Meaning, and the Pursuit of Core Personal Goals (2021)

George Mason, VA
Joined May 2009
How humanity soared above all other species; how leaders naturally attract followers. cambridge.org/core/blog/2020…
Suppose ordinary citizens brainstormed ideas for a new Constitution that would better protect us from dictators and plutocrats and ensure liberty and justice for all. See my Amazon review of “New Life for American Democracy” for an example. Bold solutions must be on the table.
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Suppose ordinary citizens brainstormed ideas for a new Constitution that would better protect us from dictators and plutocrats and ensure liberty and justice for all. See my Amazon review of “New Life for American Democracy” for an example. Bold solutions must be on the table.
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How humanity soared above all other species; how leaders naturally attract followers. cambridge.org/core/blog/2020…
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gress family. RIP #58. blackshoediaries.com/2017/12…
Double rainbow & mt nittany
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It is one of the most beautiful compensations in life… that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself. R.W. Emerson
Cognitive goals in the Taxonomy: Curiosity, Understanding, Intellectual Creativity, Positive Self-Evaluations. www.implicitself.com
Arousal goals ---> Taxonomy of Human Goals: Excitement, Tranquility, Happiness, Bodily Sensations, Physical Well Being. www.implicitself.com
Got EQUIPOISE? That is an essential prerequisite for the effective functioning of living systems. www.implicitself.com
How to amplify motivation #5 of 5 - SOCIAL PURPOSE (Belongingness, Equity, Social Responsibility, Resource Provision) www.implicitself.com
How to amplify motivation #4 of 5 - EMOTIONAL WISDOM. www.implicitself.com
How to amplify motivation #3 of 5 - MINDFUL TENACITY (amplified context beliefs). www.implicitself.com
How to amplify motivation: #2 of 5 = PERSONAL OPTIMISM (amplified capability beliefs). www.implicitself.com
How to amplify motivation: #1 of 5 = ACTIVE APPROACH goal orientation. www.implicitself.com
4 kinds of morality: Your Status? BELONGINGNESS (care), EQUITY (fairness), SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESOURCE PROVISION. www.implicitself.com
Access your high-level goals at www.implicitself.com. Salient daily events provide low-level goals. Connect the two for practical wisdom.