Motivation is that fickle friend

Motivation is that fickle friend!!

You know the one.

Shows up when life is exciting.

Hypes you up on January 1st.

Disappears the second things get hard.

You cannot build a high-performance life on something that unreliable.

Here's the Truth

👉 Motivation follows action. Not the other way around.

High performers don't wait to "feel ready."

They move first.

They show up tired.

They start messy.

They take imperfect action.

And then,

Confidence grows.

Momentum builds.

Motivation catches up.

Because your brain is wired to reward progress, not perfection.

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These small actions have been shown to build momentum and drive:

✔️ Make your bed Instant "win" → signals competence to your brain

✔️ 5-minute movement Walk, stretch, bodyweight squats → boosts dopamine + energy

✔️ Write 1 priority for today Clarity reduces overwhelm → increases follow-through

✔️ Drink water before coffee Hydration improves focus + mental stamina

✔️ Start with the easiest task first Quick wins = motivation fuel

✔️ Set a 10-minute timer and begin Once you start, resistance drops

✔️ Cross something off, anything Completion releases dopamine = "do it again" signal

These aren't "cute habits."

They're neurological leverage.

If You've Been Feeling Stuck
Try This

👉 Pick ONE small action today

👉 Do it even if you don't feel like it

👉 Stack that win tomorrow

👉 Repeat

That's how discipline becomes identity.

That's how "trying" becomes "this is who I am."

Not hype.

Not vibes.

Not waiting for the mood.

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Tee McConnell
Founder, The Human Side of Innovation™
Peak Performance by Tee