Once again our AI minions discuss Jonathan Hassall‘s (ADHD and executive function coach) perspectives on motivation in individuals with ADHD, contrasting it with the experiences of neurotypical individuals. He introduces the concept of the "illusion of motivation," where people with ADHD often rely on intense, short-lived feelings of excitement or urgency driven by external factors like rewards or threats, proving to be unreliable and energy-consuming. In contrast, he describes how neurotypical individuals often experience a more intrinsic and reliable form of motivation rooted in commitment, visualization, and a calmer emotional state. Hassel then discusses the neuroscience potentially underlying these differences, highlighting the roles of the default mode network and the task-positive network in emotional association versus focused, objective processing. Finally, he offers a practical approach using the CIMAA model (Connect, Imagine, Motivate, Act, Achieve) and actionable strategies like detailed task definition and timely triggers to help individuals with ADHD build more dependable motivation by leveraging directed attention and organized thought.