Use What You Hate As Fuel
Summary
- We all have motivation, it may not be what's considered 'cool,' but it's there; it could be something we want to get away from rather than something we're drawn toward.
- Many people can easily identify what they dislike about their current situation, whether it's where they live or their living conditions.
- Negative feelings about aspects of our lives, like hating where we live or having to stay with family, can fuel our desire for change.
- If you list ten things you hate about your life, you'll find these points come to mind quicker than the things for which you are grateful.
- Instead of trying to change who you are, use your dislikes as catalysts to motivate you to improve your life and circumstances.
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How To Take Action
I would suggest making a list of what you're not liking about your life right now. Think about what bugs you the most, like maybe staying with your family when you wish you had your own place. Use this list as a starting point to make changes. This could be your fuel to get motivated!
Now, let's use the dislikes to plan action steps. If you're unhappy with where you live, research other places you might want to move to. Look for spots that fit what you like to do, offer better job opportunities, or just make you feel happier.
Next, let's take small, easy steps. For example, if you don't like your job, start by updating your resume. Or, if it's about personal growth, pick one small thing you want to get better at, like learning to manage money or getting fit, and do a little bit every day.
Remember to work on things that help you feel better about your life. If money is tight, focus on changes that don't cost much. Want to get fit? Start by walking each day instead of paying for a gym. Looking to learn new skills? Find free online courses or videos.
Changing your life doesn't have to mean big moves. Start with what you can do right now, use what you don't like as your reason to push forward, and take it one small step at a time. This way, you're not trying to become someone else, you're simply using your feelings to motivate you to where you want to be.
Quotes by Alex Hormozi
"I think everybody's got fuel it's just not necessarily the one that is sexy"
– Alex Hormozi
"some people it's towards that's awesome but for a lot of people it's away"
– Alex Hormozi
"I hate being here I hate living at my parents house"
– Alex Hormozi
"I hate being in this city that nothing's going on"
– Alex Hormozi
"find the 10 things you hate the most about your life use those as the reasons to start working"
– Alex Hormozi
Full Transcript
I think everybody's got fuel it's just not necessarily the one that is sexy some people it's towards that's awesome but for a lot of people it's a way it's like I hate being here I hate living at my parents house I hate being in this city that nothing's going on like right now if I would ask you what are 10 things that you hate about your life probably you can come up with them pretty fast but if I ask you 10 things you're grateful for it takes a lot longer and so it's like rather than try and get people to be different than who they are it's like find the 10 things you hate the most about your life use those as the reasons to start working
