Motivation is Highly Overrated

As I recall, I have written a previous blog on this topic, and while I honestly have nothing additional to offer on the matter, it seems relevant to repeat some or all of what I previously philosophized on the subject.

Motivation is highly overrated

… because the implication behind the word infers a feeling or emotion that one must conjure up in order to do a particular task; whether it involves losing weight, finding a job, or anything in between.

And some among us continue to use phrases like,

“I simply have to get motivated.”

or

“If I were only motivated to _________.” (Fill in the blank).

My friends, if you’re waiting for a particular feeling we call “Motivation” to overwhelm your sensibilities, you may be 103, (or that nebulous emotion may never show up at all).

We should, we absolutely must do whatever good and positive thing we need to be doing

…on purpose.

An irrevocable decision must be made, and a subsequent action must be taken.

Recently, when I was speaking to my wife, I found myself referring to the 10 mile bike trek I have undertaken in the wee hours of the morning; virtually every day of the week over the past three years.

“Well, I really don’t feel like going out this morning, but that doesn’t matter. I don’t have to feel like it.”

(I’ll let you guess whether I went out, or whether I slept in).

Feelings, as natural as they are, will mess you up, will limit you; will cause you to miss out on your dreams, and many of God’s plans for your life.

Whatever good thing remains for us to do on this earth depends, not on motivation, but on an “on purpose” mindset.

(Only wrecks happen by accident).

 

By William McDonald, PhD. Excerpt from "(Mc)Donald's Daily Diary" Vol. 6