You Shouldn’t Need Motivation…
Summary
- You shouldn't need motivation to get started.
- Find something you lose track of time doing; that’s your passion.
- In the beginning, you might suck at things, and that's okay.
- Push through the initial phase where you're not good at anything.
- When you start seeing some results, it creates a positive cycle.
- This positive cycle will keep you going without needing extra motivation.
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How To Take Action
I recommend focusing on a few key action points to get started with your journey, whether in business or personal growth.
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Find Your Passion: Identify what you lose track of time doing. This activity is likely something you genuinely enjoy and can turn into a passion. Dedicate at least 30 minutes each day to engage in this activity. Over time, this passion can grow into something more substantial.
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Embrace the Initial Struggles: Understand that you might not be good at things right away, and that's okay. Accepting this can help you push through the initial phase of feeling inadequate. Set small, achievable goals to mark your progress and stay motivated.
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Create Results to Fuel Motivation: Work consistently even when you don’t see immediate outcomes. Small results can create a positive feedback loop. For example, if you're trying to improve a skill, practice daily and track your improvements, no matter how minor.
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Consistency Over Perfection: Commit to daily actions rather than aiming for perfection. Consistency helps build habits. For instance, if you're an entrepreneur, spend a set amount of time each day on your business, whether it's improving your product, marketing, or engaging with customers.
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Reflect and Adjust: Take a few minutes at the end of each week to reflect on what worked and what didn’t. This will help you make necessary adjustments and see your progress over time. Keeping a simple journal can be a low-cost, effective way to track your journey.
These steps are low-cost and high-value, making them easy to implement and beneficial in the long run. Focus on what you can do today and build from there.
Full Transcript
you shouldn't need motivation like if you're somebody who's like man I just can't get my ass out you just got to find something that you lose track of time doing and in the beginning you probably suck at most things and so that's kind of the hard part is getting through the sucky period because you're just not good at anything but when you do start getting a little bit of results in something then that little Loop starts going and then it spins