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10 Motivational Tips to Get What You Want

Have goals of losing weight, building big businesses, and traveling the world? In this article, I will share 10 motivational tips to get what you want in life.

 

Do you have big things you’ve wanted to accomplish? Have you struggled in accomplishing these things because you lacked the motivation necessary to get them done?

 

 

Sometimes, a lack of motivation and a lack of belief can be result in you not getting what you want. Whether you want to lose some weight, build the next million-dollar company, or travel the world…it’s all possible as long as you take the right steps necessary!

 

 

I journeyed into the entrepreneurial world at the age of 17. I had no experience, no degree, and no cash when I got started. The one thing I did have was the motivation and commitment to succeed.

 

 

Using that motivation, I navigated my way through obstacles, mistakes, and failures to find my own successes in the entrepreneurial world. I was 19 years old when I saw my first company get acquired and this was all possible because of my drive.

 

 

In this blog article, I’m going to share with you 10 motivational tips to get what you want.

 

 

Tip #1: Believe to Achieve

 

Knowing what you want is the easy part, but believing that you will have it no matter what is the tough part. A very famous documentary (available on Netflix) known as “The Secret” shares interviews from successful people who illustrate the importance of strong belief.

 

Before you can accomplish anything, you need to believe that you will get the job done no matter what. Having a consistent belief is extremely important to be successful.

 

 

Tip #2: Do What Others Aren’t Willing To Do

 

Earning things in life are not easy. If they were easy, then everyone would achieve those things. Before trying to get what you want, think about if you’re willing to do what most others won’t do.

 

Successful people have often attributed their success to pushing past all known limits. Are you willing to go on a strict diet? Are you willing to work 18 hours a day? Are you willing to stay in the gym even after everyone else leaves? These are all questions you should ask yourself before getting started.

 

 

Tip #3: Failure Isn’t An Option

 

To get what you want in life, you must know that failure isn’t an option. The only way you can fail is if you give up on your goals. Early on, I learned that embracing failure and using it to work harder is the only way to truly achieve success.

 

Failure does not define you or what you’re doing, unless you let it. By giving up, you let failure be the last man standing. To succeed and accomplish anything, you must be willing to get back up and try again no matter what happens.

 

 

Tip #4: Start Starting

 

Many people begin fantasizing about the outcome, but never actually get started. Just thinking about the outcome alone will not help you reach your goals. You have to get started and the sooner you do, the faster you will succeed.

 

 

Tip #5: Go For It All

 

Aim for the moon because even if you fail, you’ll end up in the stars. If you have a goal of losing 25 pounds of weight by the end of the year, push yourself to the limit. Tell yourself that you will lose 30 pounds of weight in 6 months because even if you don’t make your initial goal happen, you will still be way ahead of your original plan.

 

 

Tip #6: Work Smarter, Not Harder

 

When trying to achieve great things, you don’t always need to work harder than the rest of the world. Sometimes, you can just work smarter and achieve just as much or more than others. Always map out your goals and create a plan to see what the most efficient way of achieving it is.

 

 

Tip #7: Surround Yourself With Motivators

 

A popular saying goes that if you can’t change your friends, you should change your friends. In order to be successful at anything, you need a group of people who are willing to support you and motivate you towards your goals. There is no better source of motivation than your friends and family pushing you to success.

 

 

Tip #8: Enjoy The Challenge

 

Life is all about enjoying all the things you do. If you’re not passionate or excited about achieving your goals, it’s going to be a long and treacherous journey. Whether it’s the outcome or the progression that excites you, find some way of making the whole experience fun.

 

 

Tip #9: Find Great Mentors

 

Sometimes you need an extra push from a great mentor. If you have plans of achieving big things, find someone who you wouldn’t mind being. If you’re looking to lose weight, find personal trainers that have accomplished a similar feat. If you want to build a multi-million dollar business, find successful entrepreneurs who have already done that.

 

 

Tip #10: Do It For You

 

Don’t take on a challenge that isn’t for you. When achieving goals, always do things that you want to do. Don’t let a friend who constantly makes fat jokes be the only reason why you want to hit the gym. Be sure that you yourself want to do this.

 

 

Conclusion

 

These 10 tips and strategies should help you get one step closer to your goals. These motivational tips work best when practiced regularly, so be sure to look back to this list as much as possible!

 

 

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How To Wake Up Motivated Every Morning

As an entrepreneur or business owner, it’s not always easy to wake up motivated. Regardless of how passionate you may be about your project, everyone has mornings or rough patches. Here’s an article that will show you how to wake up motivated every morning using a few simple tips and tricks.

 

Even entrepreneurs, those who chase their dreams and enjoy their work have some mornings when motivation is hard to find. Rather than working unmotivated for the rest of the day, you should be figuring out how to motivate yourself.

 

 

In the last few years of being an entrepreneur, I almost always woke up motivated and excited. However, there were times when things just weren’t going all too well and motivation was hard to find each morning.

 

 

Instead of continuing to work unmotivated, I decided to figure out a successful method of waking up motivated every morning. After a bunch of different experiments, I finally came up with the solution on how to wake up motivated every morning.

 

 

1. Remind Yourself Why You Do What You Do

 

As entrepreneurs, we all have a deeper reason for why we do what we do. Often times, when we’re unmotivated and unenthusiastic, it’s easy to forget why we started.

 

 

I have a whiteboard in my room that has a quote explaining why I do what I do. Every morning, I see “Build a successful startup or die trying” on the whiteboard right in front of me.

 

 

This immediately reminds me why I’m doing what I’m doing and it helps me get out of bed really quick.

 

 

2. Put Your Goals Where You Can See Them

 

On the same whiteboard, I have a list of all my goals written out as well. That way, each morning I am reminded of what my work needs to accomplish.

 

 

It helps me stay motivated knowing that I have such high goals set for myself and that I cannot achieve them unless I work towards them. While motivation should come from the inside, sometimes it takes a little extra push to stay focused.

 

 

Write your goals out where you can see them clearly everyday. Share your goals with others so your friends and family can hold you accountable when you don’t reach your milestones.

 

 

3. Seek Out Motivation

 

One of the best ways to wake up motivated is to seek out motivation on your own. Every morning, I love to post a quote on my Facebook page that helps motivate me and others around me.

 

 

If you’re lacking motivation or need an extra push, look up motivational quotes that help you stay focused. If anything, it’s even great to look up your favorite quotes that act as a constant reminder to why you want to be successful.

 

 

4. Ask Family or Friends For Help

 

Entrepreneurs need a strong support system to succeed. If you lack motivation or need a pep talk, ask your family or friends for help.

 

 

Mom’s and Dad’s are really good people for this role. We are so used to them always pushing us to be our best that their words can have the strongest message.

 

 

If you’re ever feeling unmotivated, give your friends/family a call and talk about it with them. Help them inspire you back on the right track.

 

 

5. Go To Bed Satisfied

 

The way you feel before going to bed has a huge impact on how you feel when you wake up. Try to avoid calling it a night if you feel frustrated or down about something in your life.

 

 

When you wake up, often times your feelings don’t go away and it may cause for an unproductive morning. The way you work during the day also has a huge impact on your mood when you wake up the next morning.

 

 

If you work hard and feel satisfied with the results achieved, you will be far more driven and motivated the next day. Try to have as many good days as possible, so you can continue waking up motivated.

 

 

Conclusion

 

Waking up motivated every morning is hard regardless of how passionate about your project you may be. However, these simple tips and tricks can help you wake up more motivated each day. Here’s one of my favorite motivational videos ever:

 

 

 

 

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