"cyclists repeatedly rated two competing psychological forces during a maximal effort time trial. First, how strongly they wanted to reduce effort. Second, how important it was to sustain peak performance objectives despite rising discomfort. Notably, each athlete's grit wasn't a fixed trait. What mattered more than tenacity was how motivation shifted as maximal effort became more unpleasant. When the desire to ease up grew faster than the perceived value of the goal, performance dropped."
"Endurance Is a Moment-to-Moment Pacing Decision Ultra-endurance isn't powered solely by static motivation; it's shaped by a series of moment-to-moment pacing decisions. At the start of a challenge, goals are energizing. Goal-seeking behavior usually begins with a strong sense of purpose and a seize-the-day attitude. But when fatigue or boredom creep in, resilience often dissipates. If the desire to ease discomfort outweighs the desire to"
Cyclists repeatedly rated two competing motivational forces during maximal-effort time trials: the urge to reduce effort and the importance of sustaining peak performance despite discomfort. Each athlete's grit shifted as unpleasantness rose, showing endurance depended on moment-to-moment changes in motivation rather than a stable trait. Performance declined when the desire for immediate relief increased faster than perceived goal value. Momentary pacing decisions and strategic shifts of attention toward goal importance or easing tactics can help people finish rather than quit. The same desire-goal conflict appears in demanding work and habit maintenance.
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