What’s Your Motivational Currency?

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What if the key to getting things done—whether it’s with your kids, your spouse, or even yourself—was turning life into a game? 🎯 In this episode, I dive into how I’ve used gamification to motivate my son to be more productive, and why simply rewarding my daughter with money didn’t work. 💰 We’ll explore the idea of “motivational currency”—finding what really drives each person. 💡Ready to learn how to gamify anything? Let’s get started! 🎉

[01:17] How I Use Gamification:

  • I created a system where my son earns rewards by doing useful tasks.
  • We printed a picture of his desired Lego set and divided it into sections to color after completing tasks.
  • He completes five useful actions, like helping around the house or doing homework, to color each section.
  • This approach motivates him to stay focused, thinking it’s a game, while actually learning responsibility.

[03:45] Understanding Motivation for Different People:

  • Not everyone is motivated by the same rewards.
  • Each person has their own “motivational currency,” like specific items or experiences that drive them.
  • For my daughter, things like jewelry, nail polish, and personal items work better than money for motivation.
  • It’s important to discover what motivates each individual to help them stay engaged and driven.

[04:49] The Power of Intangible Rewards: 

  • For my wife Anastasia, recognizing her effort is more powerful than material rewards.
  • A few words of affirmation light up her face and motivate her to keep going the extra mile.
  • Simple recognition often has a bigger impact on her than expensive gifts, like Tiffany earrings.

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WHO IS
IGOR KHEIFETS

Igor Kheifets is an amazon best-selling author of the List Building Lifestyle: Confessions of an Email Millionaire.

He’s also the host of List Building Lifestyle, the podcast for anyone who wants to make more money and have more freedom by leveraging the power of an email list

He’s widely referred to as the go-to authority on building large responsive email lists in record time.

Igor’s passionate about showing people how to live the List Building Lifestyle.