Episode #899
How to Self-Motivate
January 16, 2019

In episode #899, we discuss how to self-motivate. Tune in to hear how you can stay motivated each and every day.

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TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to Self-Motivate
  • [00:55] If you’re truly passionate about your product, it will keep you motivated.
  • [01:13] Do what you love, so it never seems like work.
  • [02:05] With each new project/domain, Eric learned something new.
  • [02:46] As long as you’re improving over time, you will eventually reach your goal.
  • [03:25] When Neil worked on projects he hated, he wasn’t motivated.
  • [03:44] Enjoy what you’re doing, because money isn’t enough of a motivator for most people.
  • [04:00] If you need more money, cut back on things in your personal life.
  • [04:15] Read the book, Scaling Up.
  • [05:10] Figure out what is important to you and frame your life around that.
  • [05:23] That’s it for today.
  • [05:29] Go here to see how many downloads the show is getting. Also rate and review to help us meet our goal of 1 Million downloads per month. Hopefully, we’ll see you at the live event in L.A.!

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