Motivation ...                                       Issue #060

Motivation ... Issue #060

Today's newsletter is possibly as much for you as it is for me. It’s about motivation and how to deal with a lack thereof…


When we lose motivation, it’s a good idea to recognise the small wins. That’s one of the reasons I write down three wins from the day every night. That, however, implies that I’ve achieved things during the day.

So, to stay motivated during the day, recognise the small successes, have fun in the process, and, if possible, surround yourself with likeminded people.

Expand your network, online or in person.

Focus and re-focus on your goals.

Focus and dig deep into your WHY, why have you started this business?

Maybe, giving yourself a “consequence”, either punishment or reward (whatever works best for you), could help enhance your motivation.

For example:

  • If I don't write this week's newsletter I lose all the creditability I've built for being consistent.

  • If I don't follow up on these late payers I will need to tell my team their payments will be late.

  • If we don't fill our online course we might have to tell those who have already registered that we have to postpone.

  • If I don't start delegating some of my to-do list I'm going to burn out.

  • If I don't get this pitch finished today I'll have to tell the kids we can't have couch-movie-marathon-day on Saturday.
  • For me, a reward would be: If I finish this newsletter in time, I can go in the garden.


At the end of the day, we do have our business for a reason, we do have a WHY (or at least we should have one, or two, or three…), so, let’s go, have some fun in the process!


Here are three things I could help you with:

  1. Support you figuring out your WHY
  2. Proofread all your business documents before they go out “into the world”
  3. Explore solutions or possible solutions for issues in your business processes




Vyomi Kothari

English Literature Aspirants

6 个月

I see your point about motivation being crucial for starting a business, but I've found that focusing on structured planning and habit-building has been more effective for me. Developing a clear roadmap and breaking goals into smaller tasks can lead to more consistent progress. For example, allocating just 15 minutes daily to key activities can make a significant impact over time.? Another helpful approach is using tools and resources to streamline your workflow. Project management apps and habit trackers can boost productivity by up to 30%. They help in maintaining focus and tracking progress, which can complement your motivation. For more insights, you might find this book summary helpful: notion.habit10x.com/AH007 #wxdv. It provides practical strategies that have made a real difference in my approach.

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