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Tinman’s MOTIVATIONAL
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any of us get lost or bored in the overwhelming and disappointing
world of building cars. The constant struggle with troubleshooting,

money, time, etc. all play a crucial role in how we “feel” about working
Mon a project. In this article I will be focusing on 10 basic motivational
tips you might need to utilize throughout your project. After each tip I will
explain why they work, on a psychological level.

My Background: Outside of the automotive moving on my feet (NAS, Wu tang clan, biggie
world I have a strong interest and background smalls, etc.).
in psychology. I graduated from the University There is scientifi c support towards using music as
of Minnesota with 2 Bachelor’s degrees, one of a stimulus enhancement. Music releases dopamine
which was Honors Psychology. During college I into the brain, creating a sense of pleasure that can
was a peer counselor as well as active with student help with your motivation and provide energy.
organizations and multiple research studies. If the
Mo
psychology lingo is too much for you, just take these Move the project/ve the project/
10 basic tips for what they are worth to you! 3)vehicle to a different
vehicle to a different
location in your garage
location in your garage
Drink coffee or Energy (if possible).
1)drinks if you feel This can make your
This can make your
brain feel as if you are
yourself getting off track. brain feel as if you are
Stimulants are a proven working on a fresh/
source of motivation/ different vehicle
energy. However, you can because of the slight
because of the slight
change in “scenery”.
become dependent on change in “scenery”.
them. I suggest a little Again, this relates to
boost here and there using stimulus factors. For
your drink of choice. example, when you paint your
example, when you paint your
house it will give you a new/different feeling the fi rst
Upbeat music: the time you see it from the street. That’s because your
2)most effective/ brain has to re-think the stimulus package and make
motivational music is new neural connections within your brain, causing
specifi c to the individual, but I like to listen release of chemicals. Push the car to the next stall over
specifi c to the individual, but I like to listen
to oldschool hip-hop because the beat gets me or turn the car around, it will make a difference.

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