Recall a time when you were working towards a meaningful goal that was also really challenging. What kept you engaged, even when you met obstacles? Did you feel like giving up at any stage? What brought you back?
When we’re engaged in a task that’s challenging but meaningful, that meaning or purpose is an important part of what keeps us engaged. Seeing progress or impact – however small – is another factor. And it’s likely for a task we’ve set ourselves that we have some level of trust or conf...