How to get motivated
Self-motivation is difficult. In fact, I often compare you to some of the exploits of the legendary German hero Baron Munchausen: Trying to save your drive by doing a job, a project, or a particular job can sometimes feel like pulling yourself out of the manure with your hair. We seem to have a natural hatred for a persistent effort that no amount of caffeine or stimulant posters can fix. But effective self-motivation is one of the most important factors that distinguish the most successful professionals from all other people. So how can you keep moving for ward, even if you don't like it? To some extent, motivation is personal. What keeps you going may not help me at all. And some people seem to have more adherence than others. However, after 20 years of motivational research, my team and I have identified a number of strategies that seem to work for most people - whether they are trying to lose weight, save for retirement, or run a long, hard work program. If you have failed to ...