中学时开始问自己人生问题：是什么决定了我们是谁？现在我找到了自己的答案，它就是自我决定论 ( Self-Determination Theory，SDT )。 自我决定论研究动机，动机是行为的能量储备，动机促发行为，从而改变人生。每天叫醒我们去学习的 不是闹钟，而是动机。动机是这样一个环：思考影响行为，行为产生结果，结果引发思考。 成长，长成自己的模样 1943 年，B.F.斯金纳 ( Burrhus Frederic Skinner ) 提出，所有行为都是由生理需求决定的。他发现，在特 定行为出现的很短时间之内，给它一个外部的奖励，该行为再次出现的可能性会提高。 这个理论无法解释很多现象，即有时你不给动物奖励，它也会去探索这个世界。引申到人身上，即使没 有人给他外部奖励，他依然会有好奇心，这点在小孩身上尤其明显。 另一个比较流行的则是马斯洛需求层次论，该理论认为人类的动机由不同层次需求构成，由低到高依次 为：生理、安全、归属与爱、自尊、求知、美、自我实现。它认为人的需求如同爬梯，一级制约着一 级。 之后的研究发现，即使人在贫困环境下，也不是不能快乐，比如住在加尔各答贫民窟的人，他们虽然对 贫穷不满意，但是因 ...

Group 1 - The concept of "flow" was introduced by Hungarian psychologist Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, emphasizing the balance between skill level and task challenge as essential for achieving this state [1][10] - Flow is characterized by deep immersion, where individuals feel a sense of control and intrinsic motivation, leading to enhanced creativity and productivity [9][22] - The distinction between external motivation (driven by goals) and internal motivation (natural drive towards flow) is crucial in understanding how individuals can achieve this state [2][10] Group 2 - The myth of the "genius creator" often overshadows the reality that many successful individuals faced failures before achieving greatness, suggesting that creativity can be cultivated rather than being an innate trait [4][5][7] - Repeated practice and skill development are vital for entering flow, as they create neural pathways in the brain that facilitate automatic responses during creative activities [12][17][22] - The role of sensory cues in creating an environment conducive to flow is highlighted, where specific triggers can help individuals access their flow state more easily [26][28] Group 3 - The research indicates that the brain's prefrontal cortex is highly adaptable and plays a significant role in learning and skill acquisition, which is essential for achieving flow [15][16] - Studies show that expert musicians may perform worse under certain brain stimulation conditions, while novices benefit, indicating the different ways in which skill levels interact with flow [19][20] - Establishing a routine and creating a "cue-scape" can help individuals prepare for flow experiences by associating specific environments or actions with the flow state [28][32]