The 365 Commitment

Day 336 – Motivation Comes After You Start

Do you really need motivation? Not sure on that. Perhaps at some level. However, I can tell you right now that if you are going to wait for motivation to come, you are going to wait a long time.

Motivation comes after you start, not normally before. If you are going to wait until that day that you get motivated, then what is going to happen is that if that day ever comes then you will get started and then when the motivation stops, you will stop.

Power of a commitment comes when you start WITHOUT motivation. Being able to get up and going without that feeling of being motivated is the secret. Most people, including myself, will wait for a lifetime to get that feeling of motivation, or become dependent on it to do anything. This is why you will forever keep saying, next week, or next month, or next year I will get started.

Just get started. Get on the path. Stop waiting for motivation, get started and the motivation will find you.

Guy Reams (336)
365 Member

Subscribe
Notify of
guest
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
Share the Post:

Recent Blogs

Day 269 – Commit to a Named Future

This article explores the importance of having a clear, named vision for the future to drive consistent action and overcome daily distractions. It argues that while willpower is unreliable, a strong vision provides meaning to effort and transforms discipline into evidence of commitment, guiding daily choices towards a desired future.

Read More

Day 268 – Positive No to Search Noise

This article explores the concept of a “positive no” in the context of search query normalization, arguing that effective systems prioritize commitment to consistent, relevant retrieval by actively refusing noise. It emphasizes that focus is an active choice, requiring judgment to distinguish between noise and meaningful variations, ultimately leading to better understanding and protection of purpose.

Read More

Day 267 – Commitment as a Daily Ritual

This article explores how consistent daily engagement transforms goals into an integral part of one’s identity. It emphasizes that commitment is a daily practice, not a one-time declaration, and highlights the power of showing up consistently, building support systems, and the shift from habit to identity.

Read More

Day 266 – Party Like it is Thursday

This article argues against using your birthday as a conditional start date for major life changes, suggesting it often leads to procrastination and sabotages progress. Instead, it advocates for using your birthday as a day of rest and renewal, focusing on one sustainable habit rather than a complete overhaul.

Read More
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x