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Ted Spiker acknowledges the human desire to have immediate satisfaction and how it becomes an obstacle to those goals.
Autonomy is a huge factor. No one will tell you that you need to stick to it. Other people don’t impose consequences on you for skipping a workout day or having cake for breakfast. You lose autonomy when you enroll in a program that doesn’t excite you.
Competence is also important. You need to have real results from what you’re doing. Short-term results motivate long-term commitment.
Ted believes relatedness is the most important piece. Other people have been where you are. Connecting with them can help you get through your own obstacles.
Listen as Ted joins host Lisa Davis to discuss his tips for finding motivation to stick to a plan.
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Ted Spiker is the chair of the department of journalism at UF. He teaches Advanced Magazine Writing and Sports Media & Society, as well as other magazine and writing courses.