Here’s a cool (and weird!) motivation trick I learned yesterday… Download the “FaceApp” (free version) app on your phone Upload a photo of yourself Use the “age” filter to make yourself look 30 years older… Print the photo, and hang it above your work desk. Here’s what old Joel looks like… Now, use that Read more about A weird way to motivate yourself…[…]
I’m alive ✅ I am motivated ✅ I’m focussed ✅ My friends have my back ✅ I’m smart enough ✅ I’m a hard worker ✅ I have a good attitude this morning ✅ I’ve reminded myself of why I do what I do ✅ My goals are clear (well, pretty clear) ✅ My reward is Read more about Monday checklist[…]
Starting tomorrow, there are 100 days left this year. Most people: Will wait until January 1st to set goals for 2021 Will try to change 10 different areas of their life all at once. Are expecting more bad stuff to happen in the next 100 days so they can officially label “2020 as the worse Read more about 100 days until January 1st[…]
It takes extreme pressure to turn carbon into diamonds. Immense heat to forge the strongest steel in the world. Piping hot fire allows glass to be blown into beautiful objects. Intense sun rays helps animals grow protective armor and leather skin. Keep this in mind when you encounter any stress, pressure, or heat from your Read more about Under pressure? So were diamonds once![…]
I have a theory: The biggest sources of motivation come from within your own head. Think back to a time when you’ve been extremely motivated to do something… It all started with some little thoughts that were conceived deep down in your own brain somewhere. YOUR brain. It’s a cool realization. Because this means you Read more about Postulation for motivation[…]
Always do more than what you’re paid to do. Always go the extra mile. Here’s why: – You will get more opportunities (more specifically, you’ll be noticed by the people who hand out opportunities) – You will accumulate more skills – You will gain more negotiating power for flexible work terms – You will Read more about Reasons to Always Work Harder[…]
EXPECT great things today. ATTEMPT great things today. It’s up to YOU to make great things happen for yourself. Get out there and DO IT. If you’re new to this list, please note: I write messages like this mostly because I need to hear them myself. I’m not trying to preach or tell others what Read more about Today’s Affirmation[…]