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3 Reasons Why Motivation Alone Won't Make You Successful
Motivation from within
We may be inspired by other people’s stories, but the greatest motivation will always come from within.
You will need a strong conviction or internal driving force in order to build a life of success. That drive can only stem from what’s important to you, what is relevant in your life, and what affects you in a profound way.
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Motivation is limited
Nobody is ever motivated all the time. Life has a way of presenting us with obstacles and challenges that can really throw us for a loop.
So, if motivation is temporary this means you must have other resources in place that will help achieve the success you desire.
Motivation and action
Motivation without action is simply hype. Unless you do something every day that brings you closer towards your goals, you will not accomplish anything at all.
Nobody ever motivated their way towards their dreams. They acted because of their motivation and were able to reach their version of success.
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Wanting to control everything
By procrastinating, you hold the most control over whatever task you’re working on. However, this also means, obviously, that that particular task isn’t being done.
Seeing a task as one big project
Almost everything we do can be broken down into little manageable parts.
Take, for instance, the laundry. If the laundry seems like a daunting task to you, break it down into steps. Collect all your dirty clothes. Separate colors and whites. Put your clothes on a wash cycle. Put them in the dryer. Fold them.
Being a perfectionist
It can be tempting to put things off or delay completing tasks simply because you’re worried about the outcome being less than perfect.
Just remember that it’s okay if things don’t turn out exactly how you had them in your head.
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