Develop the willpower to be productive
from The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win by Jeff Haden
How to Apply This
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Start small.
You do not need to wait for ideas or inspiration before starting. Big ideas most often come from people who do things, not those who just dream. -
Have a positive mindset.
Put your mental energy into making situations better instead of complaining, criticising and whining. -
Forge ahead even amidst challenges.
You will encounter challenges but your little wins along the way can motivate you to keep going. -
Be courageous.
To achieve, you do not need to be braver than other people. You just need to find the strength to continue to take actions that can move you forward. -
Aim for adaptability, not just tenacity.
Constantly improve and be more resilient and adaptable to sudden happenings. This will help you sail through challenges easily. -
Ignore the things you have no control over.
Do what you can do to change - be your change but don’t try to force everyone else to change. -
Let go of your past.
Learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others but don’t dwell on them. -
Celebrate the success of others instead of resenting them.
Resentment sucks up a massive amount of mental energy which would have been applied to something beneficial. -
Count your blessings.
Be grateful for the things you have. Feeling better about yourself is crucial in recharging your mental batteries.
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