There's a HUGE design flaw in this study. They asked people how motivated they were. There is a huge body of research that shows:1) people don't know what they think, 2) people will lie; and 3) people will take cues from the study to tell the researchers what they want to hear. The only way I'd buy this is if they measured behavior that indicated increased motivation. For example, find some measure of job seeking the week before they taught (perhaps some percentage of applications sent to appropriate jobs) and then again the week after. It's easy to say you're motivated. Hell, I've been 'motivated' to lose weight for the last ten years. I know how -- I have even coached people. But I can't do it myself.

When i work in this area the only snswer i have for this is that i enjoy truth. My second understanding is that making oneself feel welcome where doing work helps quite a bit. This falls into the area they were discussing somewhat. Perhaps it even brings forth a simple kindness rather than a vacancy.

So, I'm to take advice on a subject, topic, or activity that the "advisor" has failed at.
Hmmmmm.

Perhaps this is why groups like AA et. al. work for a lot of people. People who are struggling themselves are there helping others with the same struggles.

Interesting perspective. Kinda like kinetic learning in physical training or combat sports. When you teach it reinforces the neuropathways. Makes sense. Thanks for the share.

I am of advice to give. I just figure if I'm aware of stuff then everyone is so they don't require my advice. I may need to rethink that now.

There's something to this. It helps also to be able to listen to your own advice. You get two plusses: advice and confidence.