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If you can master motivation, you can deal with life’s setbacks, as
well as inspire yourself to always find a way forward, and create
new experiences for yourself, and follow your growth.
This is the ultimate secret. If you can connect the work you do to
your values, even in small ways, you can change your game.
For example, when I fall off the horse, I remind myself I’m here to
“make others great.” This gets me back on track, sharing the best
of what I know.
Sometimes you’re doing things for the wrong reason. Are you
doing that task to get it done, or to learn something new? Just
shifting your why can light your fire.
You can instantly find your tasks more enjoyable by shifting from
getting them done, to doing them right.
Remember the feeling. How did you feel during your first kiss?
What about laying on the grass on a sunny day?
Find a metaphor that fuels you. Maybe you’re the “Little Engine
that Could.” Maybe you’re “in your element.”
8. Take action.
Here’s a secret that once you know it, can change your life. Action
often comes before motivation.
You simply start doing an activity and then your motivation kicks
in. Nike was right with “Just do it.” For example, I don’t always
look forward to my workout, but once I start, I find my flow.
Find a way to link things to good feelings. For example, play your
favorite song when you’re doing something you don’t like to do.
Strengths are the place where you can grow your best. Find the
things that you can do all day that you really enjoy and find
excuses throughout your day to do more of that. Success builds
on itself and this helps you build momentum.
Try out the motivation techniques to see what works for you.
At the end of the day, all motivation really comes down to self-
motivation, and you get better at motivation by building your
self-awareness.
Learn how to push your own buttons from the inside out.
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