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The goal-gradient effect was originally discovered by behavioral psychologist Clark Hull in 1934 through animal experiments—rats ran faster the closer they were to a food reward.
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The Present Moment Is Perfect: A Philosophy of Focus and Mental Clarity for Tech Professionals in the AI Age
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