How to Stay Motivated and Achieve Your Goals: The Wisdom Approach

TLDRMotivation is not something you can lose or find, it is a skill that can be learned and developed. To stay motivated, focus on setting goals that excite you, make middles short, anticipate temptations, seek discomfort, and surround yourself with supportive people. Remember, motivation is about being wise, not strong.

Key insights

🔑Motivation is a skill that can be learned and developed.

🚀Setting goals that excite you can increase motivation.

Midpoints of a goal can be challenging, make them shorter.

💡Anticipating temptations can help you stay motivated.

🤝Surrounding yourself with supportive people can boost motivation.

Q&A

How can I stay motivated?

Set goals that excite you, make middles short, anticipate temptations, seek discomfort, and surround yourself with supportive people.

Can motivation be learned?

Yes, motivation is a skill that can be learned and developed.

What should I do when I feel unmotivated?

Instead of searching for motivation, focus on being wise and using motivation strategies like goal-setting, shortening middles, anticipating temptations, seeking discomfort, and finding support.

Why is it important to have supportive people around?

Supportive people can provide encouragement, guidance, and help you stay motivated during challenging times.

How do I anticipate temptations?

Identify situations or triggers that may lead to temptation and plan ahead to minimize their impact.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Many people feel unmotivated and uninspired at work and in life.

02:26Motivation is not a tangible thing that can be lost or found.

04:17Motivation is knowledge and can be learned and developed.

07:49Motivation tends to decline in the middle of pursuing a goal.

09:27Seeking discomfort and embracing challenges can increase motivation.

11:38Balancing different goals and finding harmony is important for motivation.

13:48Anticipating temptations can help you resist them and stay motivated.

15:48Surrounding yourself with supportive people can enhance your motivation.