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What is the difference between internal and external motivation? What are some examples of each? By definition, internal motivation comes from within the person (e.g. feelings, values, and goals). In contrast, external motivation comes from outside forces (e.g. duties and deadlines). Keep reading for more about internal and external motivation.
Do you plan your week in advance or go with the flow? Why is it important to plan your week in advance? When you plan your week in advance, you are engaging in an act of self-renewal. This dedicated time gives you the opportunity to put things into perspective and reconnect with your priorities. Keep reading to learn how to plan your week in advance.
What was Paul Farmer’s family like? What role did they play in his life and career as a doctor? Paul Farmer’s family was big and poor. They lived in humble quarters for most of his childhood, which helped Farmer develop the ability to work and sleep anywhere. Read more about Paul Farmer’s family and early life.
What is it like to live with bipolar depression disorder? What experiences did Kay Redfield Jamison share in An Unquiet Mind? Bipolar depression disorder is a two-sided illness. One side of the coin involves episodes of joy and clarity, while the other is despair and confusion. Read about Kay Redfield Jamison’s experience living with bipolar depression disorder, as she recounts it in her memoir An Unquiet Mind.
Can bipolar be genetic? More generally, what role does genetics play in mental illness? Dr. Jamison, a clinical psychologist and professor of psychiatry, was fascinated with the study of genetic predisposition to bipolar disorder. In light of her mental illness lineage, she couldn’t help but wonder, “Can bipolar be genetic?” Keep reading for the answer to the question: can bipolar be genetic?
What are the causes of multi-drug resistant tuberculosis? How does it develop and can it be treated? Paul Farmer started investigating multi-drug resistant tuberculosis in Lima, Peru. He found out that MDR can be prevented if patients are treated with different antibiotic drugs after their first TB treatment round. Otherwise, bacteria will grow resistant to those antibiotics. Read more to learn about multi-drug resistant tuberculosis, its causes, and how Paul Farmer convinced the WHO to implement TB MDR treatment program.
Do you want to learn how to set effective goals? How can the Stephen Covey goal setting process help you maximize your chances of achieving your goals? According to Stephen Covey, goal setting is a key part of self-improvement and time management methods. However, goals can be counterproductive if you don’t set or execute them carefully and conscientiously. Keep reading to learn about the Stephen Covey goal setting method.
What is high performance? How do successful people achieve high performance in their areas of focus? Brendon Burchard defines high performance as consistent and continued success and growth at a high level. In his view, people who consistently achieve high performance owe it to their practice of certain deliberate habits. Read about what it takes to achieve high performance, according to personal development coach Brendon Burchard.
How do you find motivation to work on your goals? More importantly, how do you sustain it over time? It’s difficult to find motivation, and it’s even more difficult to sustain it over time. According to Brendon Burchard, the secret to sustainable motivation lies in adopting three practices: prioritizing, reminding yourself of the of your reasons, and surrounding yourself with the best. Keep reading for Brendon Burchard’s advice on how to find motivation and keep it up.
Who are Paul Farmer and Partners in Health? What was their mission? Partners in Health is a non-profit organization co-founded by Paul Farmer to provide medical care to Haiti’s rural poor. Its founding was inspired by Farmer’s vision to deliver health care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay. Read more to learn about Paul Farmer and Partners in Health.