Motivation is a Lie: The Truth About Building Unshakable Routines ??
Selim Uysal
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The biggest lie society tells about daily routines:
"You need motivation to build discipline."
I believed this for years.
But if you fix these 3 faulty beliefs, you can build an unshakable routine:
1. "I need to feel motivated first."
→ Action creates motivation, not the other way around.
Ever tried going to the gym when you didn’t feel like it? The hardest part is getting there. Once you start moving, motivation follows.
2. "A perfect routine requires perfect conditions."
→ No, it requires consistency.
If you wait for the right mood, the perfect setup, or an ideal schedule, you’ll never start. The people who succeed show up, no matter what.
The secret to the perfect routine isn’t:
? Having the best productivity system ? Waiting for motivation to strike ? Finding the “perfect” habit tracker
It’s committing first, adjusting later.
3. "If I fail once, I’ve ruined my routine."
→ Missing a day isn’t failure. Missing two turns it into a habit. Get back on track immediately.
I overcame the "motivation myth" by fixing these faulty beliefs about discipline and routines.
What’s a belief about daily routines that you’ve had to unlearn? ?? (Comment below!)
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1 天前Discipline is the strongest form of selflove. It's ignoring something you want right now, for something better in the future. I don't need motivation to love myself, thou
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2 天前Routines are so powerful! I am glad you are saying this! I might decide that I am not motivated to do sit ups today, but if my sit ups are habit stacked and I just do them after I brush my teeth - bam. Success! No motivation necessary.
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2 天前If you lose motivation - everything goes for a toss.