①
Motivation is not a product of
external influence; it is a natural product of your
burning
desire to achieve something and your belief that
you are
capable to do it.
②
Positive pleasure-oriented goals are
much more powerful motivators than negative fear-based ones. The right
combination of both is the most powerful motivating mix.
③
Start with visualizing clearly your
outstanding future success and model the great feelings you'll experience when
you achieve your
stretch goal.
④
Walk mentally the path towards this
success and model your feelings at different milestones on the way.
⑤
Assign a high priority to the task. Apply the
80/20 Principle
to assess the task and justify its top priority to yourself.