"As a leader, the first person I need to lead is me. The first person that I should try to change is me." -John C. Maxwell
When you feel like quitting, think about why you started.
Being motivated, is about mindset - your attitude, aptitude, altitude.
What do you do to keep motivated?
You keep showing up, day after day, time after time. Keep doing what you know, what you love, what you believe in.
Your ability, perseverance, persistence, fortitude to show up is the extra something that separates you from the rest. It’s what drives you to finish what you started, lead when no one is following, reach for the goal when it looks impossible, and certainly to keep reaching when you do not feel like reaching.
You show up until you get in your zone. Sitting back and being passive never helped anyone. Keep moving. You’re a leader. Lead is not a noun, its a verb. Its action. When others stop, you keep moving, you keep doing, you keep serving, you keep believing.
Upgrade you conviction to match your destiny.
Believe in yourself. Believe in what you believe in.
Believe in your convictions and the passion will return.
Why you get Unmotivated?
You get stuck
You get overwhelmed
You get frustrated
You don’t feel like you’re progressing
You doubt your abilities
You’re not sure you can reach your target
You’re having relationship hassles
You’ve lost your sense of purpose - why am I doing this?
You’ve lost focus
You’re asking - what is my plan?
Its too hard
Don’t believe the lie!
Change the inner voice.
Get around people who are inspirational, who believe in you, believe in what you do, believe in themselves.
Take time to reflect, review, rediscover, renew, refocus.
And then …. Show up!
Your Ability is what you’re capable of doing.
Your Motivation determines what you do.
Your attitude determines how well you do it!
Always show up. Someone needs you. Help them, you may be the only one who does.
What is the one thing you can do today to motivate yourself?
What is the one thing you can do every day to motivate yourself?
For me it is showing up! Knowing that someone needs me, may be inspired, or encouraged by my message, who may be helped to make a difference in someone else’s life.
It’s not about perfect, or being the best, but being the best me I can be.
With all my imperfections. Serving the world with me gift.
You have to motivate you. You’re the leader. You cannot wait for others. You cannot need others. You cannot give up on others. If you give up, somebody is poorer for it.
Led with your life, with your example. Show up. Have a plan. Stick to the plan, especially when things are covered in a purple haze.
Live your purpose - your mission and vision.
Believe in your edge, the value you give and contribute.
