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Change your limiting beliefs
Limiting beliefs show up in our minds in insidious ways.
For example, we might tell ourselves: "That’s not me; I can’t do that; or, I’m not good enough."
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Compelling goals
Imagine the goals that really inspire you. Word your goals in such a way that they automatically “pull” you toward them. If it feels like you are trying to “push” yourself, then there is something getting in the way.
Also, frame the goal in such a way that you are drawn to both the outcome ...
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Find your WHY
Highly motivated people ask themselves: WHY do I do what I do?
If you know WHY you do what you do, and it matters deeply to you, then you will find your strength in any situation.
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Surround yourself with catalysts
Just like there are some tasks that drain you and other tasks that excite you, there are people who drain you and people who catalyze you.
But first and foremost though, make sure that you are your own catalyst. Be a coach, not a critic. When you fail, don’t beat yourself up.
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Build better feedback loops
- Tighten the feedback loop. The closer you can have the feedback to the actual activity, the better.
- Make it accurate and relevant. If it’s not relevant, then it’s noise. If it’s not accurate, it doesn’t help.
- Focus on actionable insight. There’s no sense in getting feedback i...
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Your beliefs about what’s possible
Many people don’t really lack motivation, they lack models of what’s possible - they have limiting beliefs of what’s achievable.
That’s why inspirational stories and role models can be so powerful: they open our eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities.
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Spend more time in your values
This habit is like two-for-the-price-of-one. Not only does it help you find your motivation, but it also helps you live a good life.
First, find your values. With your values in hand, you can connect them to your daily work.
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Eliminate A Limiting Belief
- Read the belief out loud and ask yourself: “Do I really know that this is true?”
- Ask yourself where that belief came from.
- Simply state to yourself: “I choose not to believe this anymore. It’s not true.” Look for supporting evidence.
- Cre...
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