Find motivation yourself
The way around this barrier is to utilise the motivation loop. This is a infinite loop which consists of -ACTION-INSPIRATION-MOTIVATION- in a continuous circle. To take advantage of this loop you need to take action (even when the motivation to do so isn't there) which, as per the loop, will then lead to inspiration then motivation and so on.
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"The object of life is not to be on the side of the majority, but to escape finding oneself in the ranks of the insane" -Marcus Aurelius
Using this method I am able to reach my goals/ things I want in life much faster due to one less thing holding me back
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