Motivation Alone Is Not Enough

From Million Dollar Mission Blog: "Motivation Alone Is Not Enough"

Everyone wishes for a better life, more money, more happiness, etc. but few (less than 5%) actually get up everyday and take action. The rest just live lives of “quiet desperation”.

Goals and motivation are very important. They are foundational to success. But they must all be used in unison with one another to achieve the desired results.

If you have no goals, no motivation and no action, you’re a couch potato. (Even if you don’t want to admit it, you know people like this.)

If you have motivation but no goals and no action, you’re an excited couch potato.

If you have motivation and goals but no action, you’re a day dreaming couch potato.

If you have motivation and action but no goals, you’re off the couch but like the dog chasing his tail. You’re moving but not getting very far.

Your goal provides the direction. The direction is the mountain top you’ve got your eyes set on. The motivation is then added so you get together all the gear and equipment you’ll need on your journey.

Action is what gets your feet moving. Your goal now acts as your compass to make sure your feet are moving toward your destination. And your motivation now acts as fuel to keep you moving even when you’re tired and everything around you tells you"