![]() ![]() You could be experiencing a conflict of values or interests, internally or externally. If it feels like you are trying to “push” yourself, then there is something getting in the way. Word your goals in such a way that they automatically “pull” you toward them. Imagine the goals that inspire you from the inside out. “Pull” yourself forward with compelling goals. Have you ever been stuck on something and then suddenly somebody revealed to you the missing ingredient? Not only was it an ‘aha’ moment, but you were probably excited about how this new discovery would help you be more effective, and you couldn’t wait to try it.Ĭreate more moments like that and use feedback as your friend.ħ. There’s no sense in getting feedback if you don’t have any way to act on it. The closer you can have the feedback to the actual activity, the better. There are three aspects of building better feedback loops: This is another powerful habit: if you can focus on progress, you improve both your happiness and your motivation. Progress is progress no matter how small. It might be the way they say just the right words of encouragement that help you get back on your feet again or inspire you to take on the world. It might be the way they see what others don’t see. It might be the way they focus on your unique gifts. Simply identify the people that somehow give you energy and help you find your mojo. Don’t ask yourself, Why am I such an idiot? Instead ask yourself, How can I do better next time?įind the catalysts who lift you up and bring out the best in you. 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.įirst and foremost though, make sure that you are your own catalyst. The simplest value that I connect to is excellence. Better yet, I try to find somebody who can show me their favorite shortcuts or ways to do it better, faster, or cheaper. When I work on a task that I might not otherwise enjoy, I find a way to learn something new. When I lead a project, I don’t just drive the project. For example, I value adventure, learning, and excellence. With your values in hand, you can connect your daily work back to your values. Not only does it help you find your motivation, it also helps you live the good life.īut, first you need to find your values. This habit is like two-for-the-price-of-one. Then, if you remove the lid, the flea will continue to jump below where the lid used to be.Ĭan the flea jump out of the jar now? It could if it didn’t have this new limiting belief. Eventually, it will jump just shy of hitting its head. It will keep bumping its head all through the day, hour after hour. If you put a lid on the jar, the flea bumps its head. For example, we might whisper to ourselves: That’s not me I can’t do that or, I’m not good enough.Ī popular story is about the flea in a jar. Limiting beliefs show up in our minds in insidious ways. Fill your head with books, movies, stories and scenes that remind you of the power of possibility. But if you come up dry, then don’t stop there. ![]() You can draw from those around you for amazing stories of possibility. If you want to be amazed by what people can do, flip through the Guinness Book of World Records. ![]() If you’ve ever seen a performance of the Shangri-La Chinese Acrobats or Cirque du Soleil, you know what I mean. That’s why stories and role models can be so powerful-they open our eyes to a whole new realm of possibilities. Instead, they lack models of what’s possible they have limited beliefs of what’s achievable. I find that so many people don’t really lack motivation. Change your beliefs about what’s possible. At work, I try to lift those around me, and I try to help customers succeed in amazing ways.Ģ. So, I connect the work I do on a daily basis back to my WHY. If you know WHY you do what you do, and it matters deeply to you, then you will find your strength in any situation.įor example, my WHY is pretty simple: I want to improve the quality of life for as many people as I can for as long as I can. If you climb a mountain simply because it’s there, that’s probably not enough to keep you going when the going gets tough. Highly motivated people start with their WHY. Here are seven timeless habits of highly motivated people you can follow: ![]()
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