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Power versus Force
Forcing yourself to work is like swimming against the current. You'll need a lot of force to get to your destination.
Getting yourself motivated to do the work is like swimming with the current. You'll make use of power that will energize and support you. You'll get to your destination in a completely different mood and perspective.
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Becoming highly motivated
Integrate peak-state habits in your daily life. Most peak-state habits involve the use of your body: Change the way you move, and you'll change the way you feel.
Do things like breathing exercises, take a cold shower, meditate, listen to an inspiring podcast or watch a moti...
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You can generate Motivation
You can produce motivation at your own command if you understand how it works.
Motivation is not random. Like every other effect, it's caused by something. When you grasp this, you no longer have to force yourself to do the work, but you can use the power of motivation to your ...
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When you feel unmotivated
For the moments in which you don't feel motivated, try to change your state as quickly as possible. The longer you wait, the harder it’ll become.
Successfully changing your state at will, again and again, is what will help you perform at the highest level.
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Generate the power of Motivation
The most likely reason you feel unmotivated is that you are in a lousy state of mind. It can be caused by various things, like:
- Feeling stressed
- Sleeping in
- Excessive drinking
- Hanging out with unmotivated and unambitious people...
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Perfectionists strive to deliver high-quality work, but their high standards cause stress, burnout and anxiety in the long run.
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- Get comfortable with imperfection. Ask yourself: "Am I being productive? Can I get more results ...
Knowing how to ride the “motivation wave”
We may not feel motivated all the time but we should take advantage when we are motivated.
The key isn't to use this wave to get something done today, but to use that rush of motivation to set up systems that will force you to build better habits and stay...
You can generate Motivation
You can produce motivation at your own command if you understand how it works.
Motivation is not random. Like every other effect, it's caused by something. When you grasp this, you no longer have to force yourself to do the work, but you can use the power of motivation to your ...
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