(3.1) Decisions
There will always be urges at any moment to give up if the work you want to do is difficult. Extrinsic motivation is your enemy if the work you want to do is motivated by intrinsic factors. You decide how significant that work is.
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These ideas serve as a reminder of the purpose behind my actions. Sometimes, I desire to engage in activities like exercising, but my consistency wavers. The concepts outlined here provide the motivation and rationale for my actions, helping me understand why I should remain committed to them.
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