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Worksheet: Run It Through the 4 Cs

One stuck task, four ways in. Write an idea in every box before you pick one.

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Jesse J. Anderson
Sep 01, 2026
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(this worksheet pairs with The 4 Cs of Motivation)

Knowing that something was important has never actually helped me get it done.

What does help is one of four things: interest, novelty, challenge, or urgency.

I call them the 4 Cs of Motivation:

  • Captivate (interest)

  • Create (novelty)

  • Compete (challenge)

  • Complete (urgency).

The 4 Cs are how you add motivation to …

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