Where My Motivation Comes From

Where one entrepreneur and author gets his motivation from, and how you can use this to set yourself up for success.

We’ve all felt super motivated from time to time.

When we’re motivated, no challenge seems insurmountable. In fact, work becomes almost effortless, and hours can go by without us even realizing it.

Wouldn’t it be great if you could take a pill and wake up each day with that recognizable spring in your step, ready to tackle the day with the best of your energy and ability?

Well, short of actually taking a ‘smart drug’ that purports to elevate your drive, you could engineer your work and circumstances to get the most of yourself.

Behavioral psychologists have long argued that motivation is a case of carrots and sticks.

We do things to move towards rewards and move away from pain, or so they tell us.

And when I reflect on those moments when my own motivation is soaring, it’s typically because one of the following carrots or sticks ispresent.

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