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[00:00] The reason you need goals: An analogy in the forest.

[04:03] Why goal framing is important. Approach vs avoidant goals.

[06:34] What is intrinsic and extrinsic motivation?

[07:55] A study on goal motivation and happiness.

[11:20] An introduction to grit.

[14:00] What exactly is grit? The science of grit explained.

[15:10] How extrinsic motivation can undermine success: Another study on motivation.