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What Motivates Getting Things Done with Mary Lamia

by Mike Vardy

Today’s guest is Dr. Mary Lamia – a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst and the author of the new book What Motivates Getting Things Done.

We spoke about why it is important to have ways to create absolute deadlines, the role emotions have in personal productivity, the nature of distraction and more. Some of the topics we discuss include:

  • How specific deadlines combined with accountability can help
  • Task driven people vs. procrastinators
  • Why emotions are what really motivate us
  • A fear of failure is significantly present among those who are successful
  • Why shame anxiety is a powerful motivation too
  • Why distractions are not a bad thing
  • The importance of focusing your stress

Relevant Links:

  • Mary Lamia | Website
  • What Motivates Getting Things Done
  • Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csiksszentmihalyi | Amazon
  • How Procrastinators Get Things Done | Psychology Today
  • Mary Lamia @drlamia | Twitter

Thanks for listening. If you enjoyed the show don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Until next time remember to stop guessing…and start going!

About Mike Vardy

Mike Vardy is a writer, speaker, productivity strategist, and founder of Productivityist. He is the author of The Front Nine: How to Start the Year You Want Anytime You Want and The Productivityist Playbook.

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