The speaker, Jade, welcomes viewers to the final episode of her series, "Summer of Self," which focuses on introspection and self-growth. She shares that she has loved creating this series and is excited to return to university.
Jade discusses motivation and shares that there are two main types: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic motivation is driven by external factors such as grades or getting into a specific university. Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, stems from the process of learning itself, such as the enjoyment of the subject or the process of studying.
She also talks about three main reasons why people might not feel motivated to learn: conformity, circumstance, and lack of inspiration. Conformity refers to the tendency to follow the trends or behaviors of others. Circumstance refers to personal life situations that may make learning difficult or unimportant. Lack of inspiration is when a subject or topic doesn't spark interest or enthusiasm.
Jade emphasizes that motivation can be fleeting and it's important to have systems in place to help when motivation is low. She encourages viewers to use productivity tools like Notion to help stay disciplined and motivated.
She also shares ten reasons why she loves learning and studying. These include challenging oneself, learning as a tool for growth, shifting world perspectives, working hard opening doors to the future, finding learning genuinely interesting, learning as a way to connect with others, the outcomes of learning being so satisfying, making learning fun, knowledge being power, and feeling empowered to make an impact in the world.
In the closing minutes, Jade shares her plans to study in Berlin, Germany, and expresses gratitude to her viewers for following her journey. She encourages viewers to like and share the video, and to follow her on her upcoming adventures.
Here are some key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a YouTube video by I'm Jaded Jade, who is a student and an author.
2. The video is the final episode of a series called Summer of Self, which is about introspection and self-growth.
3. The topic of the video is motivation, specifically why and how to love learning and studying.
4. The video explains the difference between extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, and why intrinsic motivation is healthier and more sustainable.
5. The video identifies three main reasons why people might not be motivated: conformity, circumstance, and lack of inspiration.
6. The video suggests some ways to overcome these barriers, such as finding reasons why a subject is interesting, creating a routine around studying, and setting goals and actions for yourself.
7. The video also shares 10 personal reasons why the author loves learning and studying, such as challenging herself, shifting her perspective, opening doors for the future, and feeling empowered.
8. The video ends with some journal prompts for the viewers to reflect on their own motivation and feelings about learning.
9. The video was posted in August 2021, before the author went back to university in Berlin, Germany.
10. The video has a lo-fi playlist called Growth Mindset that the author listens to when she studies.