> _Je n'apprends plus et je deviens idiot_. Directed by Charlie Haid, 2024. _YouTube_, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AP6EuvKedg](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AP6EuvKedg). # Motivation can be stimulated through defining a perfect objective and keeping it for yourself Charlie Haid presents a **scientifically-based process** to _revive motivation and build new habits_: - ==**Define a "perfect objective"**==, which must be _unique_, _sufficiently challenging_, and _quantifiable_. - **==Do not talk about your goals before making progress==**, as sharing prematurely provides a false sense of achievement and reduces intrinsic motivation. - Three key tips to regain motivation: - ==**Identify your biological motivation peaks**== (30 minutes, 3 hours, and 11 hours after waking) to strategically schedule learning or productive sessions. - ==**Use motivational self-questioning**==: Before each task, rate your motivation from 1 to 10. Visualize the benefits if you're at 5 or higher; if lower, focus on potential negative outcomes if you fail to act. - ==**If motivation is still lacking, fix your gaze on a point for 60–90 seconds**== before starting—this brief monotony helps reset your drive. Charlie emphasizes that these strategies are _universally applicable_—not just for learning, but for any personal goal (fitness, language acquisition, social skills, etc.). Consistently completing objectives, even small ones, _builds self-confidence_ by reinforcing belief in your own ability to follow through. He closes by reminding viewers that watching tips isn't enough; _action and consistent practice_ are essential for achieving meaningful growth. --- _Note: this page was at least partly written using generative AI._