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Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics?

Do you know about any researchers studying human behavior with regard to motivation, habits, and goal-setting, or books/papers about those topics? [more inside]
posted by markbao on Dec 19, 2012 - 9 answers

I'll Give You Money to Give Me Motivation

Is there an online service that helps you stay motivated by charging you money if you fail to perform a verifiable action? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell on May 22, 2012 - 9 answers

How do you keep unusually focused and productive?

Motivation Filter: How to be obsessed (in a healthy way) with the work that you do and love. [more inside]
posted by seriousmoonlight on Nov 18, 2011 - 5 answers

stickK - did it work for you?

Does anyone use stickK? Has it worked for you? Any tips for making it work for me? I really need to start exercising regularly but I just can't get motivated to do it lately, so I thought stickK might help. I'm interested in hearing from people who have used it for anything, though.
posted by trillian on Oct 9, 2011 - 9 answers

You want me to get a file cabinet? Really?

Interested in finding a personal organization system like Getting Things Done, only NOT geared towards middle managers from the late-1990s. [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Dec 20, 2010 - 18 answers

Prioritizing self-improvement

OK, so I have a bunch of stuff I need to work on. I’m about to turn 40 and I’m flush with motivation. Tackle everything at once or pick my battles? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead on Aug 16, 2010 - 26 answers

What are the key motivators that make people do their jobs?

What are the key motivators that make people do their jobs? [more inside]
posted by raddevon on Jun 1, 2010 - 26 answers

help teach an old bag some new tricks

So I'm 40, what next? [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger on Jul 31, 2008 - 27 answers

How do you motivate yourself and handle obstacles?

What is holding you back from doing the things you want to do? And if you were able to accomplish something special how did you do it? [more inside]
posted by philad on Dec 27, 2007 - 25 answers

I'm schizophrenic and need ideas on how to train myself to be active and able to work toward my goals.

I'm schizophrenic and need ideas on how to train myself to be active and able to work toward my goals. [more inside]
posted by hypervenom on Dec 5, 2007 - 5 answers

How can I feel more optimistic about my life goals and ambitions?

How can I feel more optimistic about my life goals and ambitions? (fairly long) [more inside]
posted by hypervenom on May 26, 2007 - 11 answers

Has anyone ever changed from apathetic to motivated? What happened?

Since developing bipolar disorder, and subsequently being out of work since April 2005, I find my motivation and concentration has gone to be replaced by apathy and what must seem to others like laziness. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and got themselves out of it, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by AuroraSky on Dec 26, 2006 - 17 answers

How do you stay focused on your goals?

How do you keep yourself focused on your "big picture" goals when immediate desires and whims keep trying to get in the way? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains on Jun 27, 2005 - 3 answers