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AUDIO-ONLY: Does Difficulty Mean You Should Quit or Try Harder? Identity-Based Motivation Theory With Daphna Oyserman, PhD

12/17/2025
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Why do some challenges feel like opportunities while others seem impossible? In this episode, Dr. Daphna Oyserman explains identity-based motivation theory and how our interpretations of difficulty shape persistence, self-compassion, and decision-making. Discover research on "difficulty mindsets," cultural differences, and practical strategies for schools and everyday life. Episode made possible by CSPP Alliant International University.

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