On this episode of ‘2 Dudes, 1 Barbell’, the dudes introduce ‘Self-Determination Theory’ and discuss its utility in life satisfaction and success - They also talk about motivation in general including a short bit on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.

• 00.00 - The dudes start by introducing motivation by exploring Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and lead into external motivation and what specifically motivates them!
• 13.20 - After their tangents on long-tail distributions, the dudes delve back into intrinsic motivation - John describe Self-Determination Theory, SDT, and the dudes explore competency, the first aspect of intrinsic motivation
• 21.50 - Adam and John tangent about finding your way in life by focusing on developing skills - Both dudes talk about developing their passion through competency
• 29.00 - John answers a listener’s question on the application of SDT on higher performers and then the dudes explore the effects of mastery on developing autonomy (control of your own life)
• 36.30 - The dudes finish by exploring the last intrinsic motivator, relatedness, and how competency helps you develop friends and connections with others

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