It takes a minute or two each day to go through and tick which habits you've stuck to - but this simple practice can make a huge difference to your motivation.

每天只需一两分钟去打勾那些你粘住的习惯，但这个简单的做法能给你的动机带来巨大的差异。

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The key to understanding these behaviours lies in the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

要理解这些行为的关键是区分内在动力和外在的动力。

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Having support, though, makes a huge difference: it can keep you enthusiastic even when things aren't going well, and it can give you the motivation to carry on.

然而，有了支持情况就会大不一样：即使是在遇到挫折的时候，它也会使你葆有激情，还会给你继续前行的动力。

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When I analyzed data from my own studies on entrepreneurship, I was surprised to learn that there is virtually no difference in motivation between men and women entrepreneurs.

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The difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation is implicit here.

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This is despite there being virtually no difference between men and women entrepreneurs in motivation, education, and capability.

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