How to Be Motivated Every Day: Lessons Learned From Twyla Tharp

Two Steps to MotivationIf we want to break down the mystery of how to stay motivated for the long-term, we could simply say:1.Stick to The Goldilocks Rule and work on tasks of just manageable difficulty.2.Measure your progress and receive immediate feedback whenever possible.

Whenever you want to change your behavior, you can simply ask yourself: How can I make it obvious? How can I make it attractive? How can I make it easy? How can I make it satisfying? If you have ever wondered, “Why don’t I do what I say I’m going to do? Why don’t I lose the weight or stop smoking or save for retirement or start that side business?

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Wanting to improve your life is easy. Sticking with it is a different story. If you want to stay motivated for good, then start with a challenge that is just manageable, measure your progress, and repeat the process.