What I learned about motivation loosing 5 stone in 6 months

UX Scotland 2018 Talk.

Transcript

1. | @spencerturner hello I’m Spencer
2. | @spencerturner What I learned about motivation losing 5 stone in 6 months (Currently 6+ stone)
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5. | @spencerturner How to do hard stuff you don't want to for a sustained amount of time,
 (whilst surrounded by temptation).
6. | @spencerturner What will we cover?
7. | @spencerturner Find your motivation Consequences Blockers Enablers Persistence Gamification Targets Hard/Soft Metrics Get Social Informal Mentors Focus Drivers Handle Setbacks
8. | @spencerturner How did I get here?
9. | @spencerturner This is not a sob story
10. | @spencerturner 205/120 116/73
11. | @spencerturner “should”
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13. | @spencerturner Consequences (Outcomes)
14. | @spencerturner Find Your Motivation
15. | @spencerturner UX context: End food waste Engage young voters
16. | @spencerturner UX context: Make a life saving product Win a design award 100% clients referrals
17. | @spencerturner Blockers
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20. | @spencerturner Remove your blockers
21. | @spencerturner Reduce your scope (You can’t do it all)
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23. | @spencerturner Don’t add a puppy!
24. | @spencerturner Enablers
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26. | @spencerturner UX context: Create an asset library Optimise your workflow Become fluent in your tools Learn the shortcuts
27. | @spencerturner Get the right kit (Enablers)
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29. | @spencerturner UX context: Create a ‘toolbag’ Pencil Case / Notebook!!! Laptop / Tablet + Stylus Sketch / Illustrator / Gravit / Affinity Designer Balsamiq / InVision / Figma / Marvel
30. | @spencerturner Persistence
31. | @spencerturner Break it down into smaller chunks
32. | @spencerturner UX context: 6 ups, 1ups, 
 wireframe tool, testing/feedback, prototype, testing/feedback. Iterate.
33. | @spencerturner Keep it interesting
34. | @spencerturner Get past half-way!
35. | @spencerturner UX context: We create excitement We make ideas tangible
36. | @spencerturner Be the weakest player in the band
37. | @spencerturner UX context: Choose roles where you’ll be challenged. Then keep up!
38. | @spencerturner Celebrate Every Success
39. | @spencerturner UX context: Celebrate success as a team. Call it out. Offer genuine praise when it’s due.
40. | @spencerturner Recognise unexpected Successes
41. | @spencerturner Wedding rings resized down twice
42. | @spencerturner Gamification (I am not immune!)
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46. | @spencerturner Targets
47. | @spencerturner Hard Metrics
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49. | @spencerturner I’ve lost > 50% of my current weight.
50. | @spencerturner UX context: What is your one metric that matters? Reduce funnel loss by 60% Increase search speed by 30%
51. | @spencerturner Soft Metrics
52. | @spencerturner XXXL (Long) Medium
53. | @spencerturner Trouser Waist Size
54. | @spencerturner Get Social
55. | @spencerturner Informal Mentors
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57. | @spencerturner Listen positively
58. | @spencerturner Focus Drivers
59. | @spencerturner UX context: Give a conference talk
60. | @spencerturner Handle Setbacks
61. | @spencerturner Reframe As A Positive
62. | @spencerturner A quick recap…
63. | @spencerturner Find your motivation Consequences Blockers Enablers Persistence Gamification Targets Hard/Soft Metrics Get Social Informal Mentors Focus Drivers Handle Setbacks
64. | @spencerturner Thanks! Questions?