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The 7 Secrets Self-Motivated Entrepreneurs Know
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The Secret Sauce: Motivation
Successful and rising entrepreneurs have a key behavior trait that propels them towards their goals: Motivation towards that goal, the constant fixation in their minds to what they want to achieve.
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Define your Purpose
Successful entrepreneurs know what they want in life, and what is the purpose of their existence. They have chosen a destiny and defined their purpose of living.
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Everyday Motivation
Successful entrepreneurs have a system, a daily set of habits, a power routine that defines their work ethic, eventually defining the course of their lives.
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Mental Preparation
For daily motivation to arise, mental preparation (the night before and during the morning) is key. Certain visuals, music, and other trigger pieces can set your mind towards your goal.
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Self-Discipline and Willpower
Self-discipline and willpower can be in short supply and fail you, but this is your inner fire, your motivation that will sustain you.
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Set personal high standards
Successful and motivated entrepreneurs set aside all external forces and distractions and have their own set of high standards. They do things a majority of people find difficult to do, like waking up early or avoiding TV or junk food.
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Goal Setting
Goal-setting makes your mind think differently and drives you towards it naturally. The obstacles appear small to a person having enough motivation.
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Keep your goal in sight
Entrepreneurs who keep rising and stay motivated are the ones who never lose sight of their goals, always keeping them at the forefront of their minds.
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"Self-motivation despises the role of luck, dismisses the component of self-discipline and looks to the power of goals for ultimate achievement in life."
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Master Self-Discipline
- Know your weaknesses. You can’t overcome them until you know them.
- Remove temptations. “Out of sight, out of mind.”
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Set concrete goals
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Stick to a routine
There’s a big benefit to repetition. Routines help you establish good habits and keep you moving forward.
With positive routines in place, you often begin to see results quickly.
Find a mentor
A mentor is someone who is on the same career path as you, but further along.
They guide you through things like how to avoid potential pitfalls, and how you might approach the next steps of your career.