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ADD as a Disorder of Regulation: Motivation, Emotional Instability, and the Paradox of Focus | Chapter 2 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s comprehensive summary of Chapter 2 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This post dives deep into the expanded understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)—revealing it not as a simple attention problem, but as a profound challenge in self-regulation, motivation, and emotional balance. Watch our full chapter breakdown to enrich your understanding, and don’t forget to subscribe for more in-depth guides on academic topics: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture on YouTube for more chapter-by-chapter summaries and psychology content. Redefining ADD: Beyond Attention, Toward Regulation In Chapter 2, Dr. Gabor Maté challenges the traditional view of ADD as simply “poor attention” or hyperactivity. He defines it as a disorder of regulation—a chronic difficulty managing attention, emotion, motivation, and be...

The Goldilocks Rule: Maintaining Motivation & Flow — Atomic Habits Chapter 19 Summary How do you keep motivation high for the habits and goals that matter most? Chapter 19 of Atomic Habits by James Clear explores the Goldilocks Rule—a principle for achieving peak motivation by working on challenges that are “just right.” This chapter unpacks the psychology behind flow states, the science of arousal and performance, and practical strategies for staying engaged and consistent over the long run. Watch the podcast summary above to master the Goldilocks Rule, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more science-based habit-building guides and chapter breakdowns. The Goldilocks Rule: Finding Your Challenge “Sweet Spot” The Goldilocks Rule states that humans are most motivated when tackling tasks that are neither too easy nor too difficult, but are at the edge of their current abilities. The ideal challenge is about 4% beyond your comfort zone, providing just enough difficult...