Want It. Hate It. Do It Anyway.
About this episode
Kari Schneider discusses the difference between wanting something and liking the process of achieving it, emphasizing a mindset shift for better motivation and leadership.
In this solo episode, Kari Schneider breaks down a powerful mindset shift that can transform your follow-through, leadership, and self-mastery: the critical difference between wanting something and liking the process of getting there. Drawing on neuroscience research from Kent Berridge and Terry Robinson, Kari explains how the brain’s dopamine (desire) and opioid (pleasure) systems operate separately—and how confusing them keeps high performers stuck. Key themes in this episode: The neuroscience of wanting vs. liking and why it matters for motivation How confusing preferences with priorities leads to poor decision-making The hidden danger of mislabeling vs. misalignment and how it shapes identity Why leaders often default to comfort instead of values—and how to correct it A simple pattern interrupt tool to regain momentum instantly Standout insight: You don’t have a motivation problem—you have a mislabeling problem. When you say “I don’t want to,” you may actually be reinforcing an identity that isn’t true. Memorable moment: “You’re allowed to hate the alarm clock and still be someone who gets up.” Key takeaway: Stop asking “Do I like this?” and start asking: “Do I want what this…
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