What motivates you and keeps you from giving up when things get hard?

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Sonya · Accepted Answer

there must always be a goal! then you know what it's all about

Valeria Koroleva · Answer

@sonyzay the same !

Isaac Martin Otim · Answer

@sonyzay I love this, but most times things get hard because we are not hitting our goals!!

Isaac Martin Otim · Answer

@inga3525 so we actually just have to quit sometimes?? hahaha

Anjanay Saxena · Answer

@izakotim I absolutely understand that. It's just that, burnout is as real as feeling unproductive, and resting, relaxing and rejuvenating on time is something I've learnt from lifting regularly for the last 4 years, you really bring a better, stronger perspective after taking a break!

Anjanay Saxena · Answer

Telling myself that the show must go on. There's always someone who will work and fight harder for what you fighting for. It's good to plan rests, to avoid burnout, that's unfortunately something I learnt from experience.

Peyt Spencer Dewar · Answer

Motivation comes and goes. Discipline is needed for the days “you don’t feel like”.

Shajedul Karim · Answer

when things get tough, remember why you started.

it's easy to lose sight when you're deep in the trenches.

your 'why' is your north star, helping you navigate challenges.

the tougher the obstacle, the more opportunity to refine your approach.

setbacks? they're just iterations for your personal growth.

resilience isn't built overnight, it's a compound interest of grit.

what's the 'why' that keeps you in the game?

Andrew Cook · Answer

It's either doing this or I'm stuck doing something I hate for money. There really is no other option than for this to work. I've lived that life working for someone else, having to juggle 500 things just to be paid $15/hr. Not even close to worth it. Would much rather get paid the ~$20/hr that I'm getting paid now (when I made the switch to freelance/self employed it was close to $5/hr, probably less).

Inga · Answer

@sonyzay Yes! goal is the most important

Isaac Martin Otim · Answer

@anjanay_saxena I personally struggle with planning rest time, feels very unproductive 😪

Isaac Martin Otim · Answer

@anjanay_saxena It seems I've been learning this the hard way. Thank you for sharing this, really 💙

Ulysse Armengaud · Answer

an inspiring missing

Inga · Answer

but I think it's also important to understand if you need it. sometimes it's not worth the effort haha

Isaac Martin Otim · Answer

@backseosoftware fear of doing something you hate os definitely a good motivator

What motivates you and keeps you from giving up when things get hard?

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