Motivation is great when youve got it.

It makes you excited about things and youre eager to put your nose to the grindstone and start working.

When you dont have it, however, your productivity can plummet.

Instead, stop relying on motivation and start creating systems of habits to get things done.

As personal finance blog I Will Teach You to Be Rich points out, motivation comes in waves.

Its unreliable and therefore should not be relied on.

In other words: Motivation DOESNT work.

Feeling motivated to be healthier isnt going to be enough all the time.

How to motivate yourself| I Will Teach You To Be Rich viaRockstar Finance

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