(2.3.1) Task is too big
There are people who have only one task but cannot motivate themselvs.
I asked them whether the task is to finish within 4 hours. 58% of them answered "no." The task is too large, in other words, the goal is too far. We need to make the goal closer to keep the motivation.
Moreover, 75% of those who answer "no" do not understand how long the task takes. (*17)
They feel as if the task is big because they did not estimate the size of the task. The feeling decreases motivation.
(2.3.1.1) Large task of writing a book
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Footnote *17:
To be precise, the denominator is A - C below.
A: People who answered that the task would not end within 4 hours
B: 52% of A: Those who were able to answer what they do in the first 25 minutes (= small task)
C: 58% of B: Those who are motivated to do the small task