How to Get Motivated and Take Action
Pondering why I don’t feel like doing what I say I want to do, yet discovering one more time how great it often feels after I’ve done it, is just another reliable way to distract myself from the effort of doing the next thing. There is no substitute for “accepting my feelings” (of laziness or boredom, or anxiety, or whatever happens to appear),
... See moreGregg Krech • The Art of Taking Action: Lessons from Japanese Psychology
They favored getting things done, over perfectionism. They understood that the sooner they take a solid step towards something they want to achieve, the better. Very simply put: don’t let action be the only thing separating you from those that are building the life you dream of. If you can take a small step today, do it. I promise it could be the... See more
Erifili Gounari • literally just do things
Action isn’t just the effect of motivation; it’s also the cause of it.
Mark Manson • The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck: A Counterintuitive Approach to Living a Good Life (Mark Manson Collection Book 1)
"Motivation often increases after you begin. The lesson is not to wish you had more motivation, but to make starting as easy as possible."
3-2-1: How results accumulate, the secret to motivation, and living with a calm persistence
This has happened enough times that I know the solution: do literally anything.
It doesn't matter what! Write half of an article. Categorize two expenses. Write down all your ideas for videos. Clean your office. Respond to a single email.
By doing anything, I find momentum. I find motivation! I ease the heavy feeling and find my stride. The mere act
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