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My coworker's betting pool on my marathon time was oddly motivating
My office started a casual bet on how long I'd take to finish my first marathon. At first, I thought it was just office humor, but then people kept asking for updates. Their curiosity pushed me to stick to my training schedule, even on tough days. On race day, knowing they had money on me made every mile feel more important. I didn't win the bet, but I beat my personal goal by ten minutes. Now, I see how external accountability can turn into real drive. It was a silly situation, but it worked.
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verar344d ago
Call me cynical, but betting on someone's personal goal feels more like pressure than healthy motivation.
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reesethompson4d ago
Wait, but doesn't some pressure help sometimes?
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ray_hernandez4d ago
Honestly, pressure just made me freeze up when I was trying to quit smoking. Setting smaller goals for myself worked way better.
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