• The 'Almost' Concept

  • 2024/09/05
  • 再生時間: 14 分
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  • In this episode of The Non-Skinnerian Podcast, host Roman Rackwitz dives deep into the fascinating concept of "Almost," a powerful idea from Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer’s research in The Progress Principle. We explore the psychology behind those pivotal moments when you're so close to completing a task and how this "almost there" feeling can fuel motivation and drive performance.


    Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:


    • The "Almost" concept from The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer, and why it’s a crucial phase for motivation.
    • How making meaningful progress, rather than achieving the final reward, keeps us engaged and driven.
    • The connection between dopamine, goal pursuit, and the anticipation of being "almost" there, as explained by neuroscience research from Andrew Huberman and Robert Sapolsky.
    • How the "almost" feeling applies to gamification, motivating through progress and mastery instead of external rewards.
    • Strategies to design systems or habits that leverage the "almost" moment for sustained motivation and engagement.
    • Real-life examples of the "almost" concept in action, from video games to habit formation and personal goal-setting.
    • Why qualitative feedback is more impactful than purely quantitative metrics when it comes to fostering meaningful progress and long-term engagement.


    Stay tuned for more insightful discussions in this eye-opening journey!


    Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes from the Non-Skinnerian Podcast!


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In this episode of The Non-Skinnerian Podcast, host Roman Rackwitz dives deep into the fascinating concept of "Almost," a powerful idea from Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer’s research in The Progress Principle. We explore the psychology behind those pivotal moments when you're so close to completing a task and how this "almost there" feeling can fuel motivation and drive performance.


Here’s what you’ll discover in this episode:


  • The "Almost" concept from The Progress Principle by Teresa Amabile and Steven Kramer, and why it’s a crucial phase for motivation.
  • How making meaningful progress, rather than achieving the final reward, keeps us engaged and driven.
  • The connection between dopamine, goal pursuit, and the anticipation of being "almost" there, as explained by neuroscience research from Andrew Huberman and Robert Sapolsky.
  • How the "almost" feeling applies to gamification, motivating through progress and mastery instead of external rewards.
  • Strategies to design systems or habits that leverage the "almost" moment for sustained motivation and engagement.
  • Real-life examples of the "almost" concept in action, from video games to habit formation and personal goal-setting.
  • Why qualitative feedback is more impactful than purely quantitative metrics when it comes to fostering meaningful progress and long-term engagement.


Stay tuned for more insightful discussions in this eye-opening journey!


Don't forget to subscribe for more episodes from the Non-Skinnerian Podcast!


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