Ep-026: More than motivation! Use the Push and Pull of Values to hack your productivity
About 80-20 Productivity Deep Dives
80-20 productivity deep dives is a series on 80 20 Productivity where Anthony Sanni discusses concepts and phenomena related to the 80-20 principle and explores how these concepts can be used to help you do more by doing less.
Episode Summary
Ever wonder why sometimes you don’t follow through on your goals? Often times we feel like we’re not “motivated”. But motivation is a trick. The real issue is often values!
Dive deep into the world of values and their profound impact on productivity in this insightful episode. We explore how values drive our decisions and behaviors, particularly in goal-setting and achieving personal and professional success. Learn about the ten key categories of values, understand the conflicts between them, and discover strategies to align your actions with your true values to enhance your productivity.
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Key Insights:
Values are more than abstract concepts; they are cognitive structures that influence every decision and action.
Conflicts between values can significantly affect our productivity and overall satisfaction.
Aligning your goals with your values can lead to more meaningful and effective actions.
The Vital Few (TVF) Timestamps:
Timestamps:
[00:00] - Introduction to Values and Their Role in Productivity
[00:22] - Understanding the Ten Categories of Values
[01:33] - Defining Values: Insights from Research
[02:55] - Detailed Discussion on Each Value Category
[23:59] - Conformity and Its Role in Society
[26:09] - How Values Influence Work Satisfaction and Personal Decisions
[29:23] - Closing Thoughts: Aligning Values with Life Goals
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Notes and References
Oyserman, Daphna. (2015). Values, Psychology of. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. 10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.24030-0.
An overview of the values categories: An Overview of the Schwartz Theory of Basic Values
Shalom H. Schwartz https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1116&context=orpc .
Values Survey: https://www.framevoicereport.org/media/1093/the-short-schwartzs-value-survey.pdf
Anthony’s Book: The Law of The Vital Few
