Motivation can be fleeting. It can be on again, off again. Because of its inconsistent nature, motivation can’t be the only tool in your belt to keep you moving forward toward achieving your goals. Or your to-do list. Or even the one task presently at hand. Let’s face it, we have all had days where we lacked motivation. But the difference between the average person and the serial achiever is the achiever’s ability to harness discipline when enthusiasm is low. Do you think Michael Phelps enjoyed every one of his grueling workouts on the way to his Olympic podium position? Was he super stoked at every one of his solitary multi-thousand yards in that pool? I never asked him, but I bet …
