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1% This is the skill that you need when motivation doesn't appear
Welcome to1%Every Thursday you will receive tips and content to help you progress personally and professionally, 1 % at a time. Motivation is the impulse, the spark, the push to begin something. It can be the fuel that starts that new project or hobby or behaviour, but what happens when it doesn't show up? Is it still possible to do what you were originally moved to without motivation? You know the answer. It has to be yes. The word motivation comes from the word motive (meaning reason), which came from the French word motif, which in turn comes from the Latin word movere, or to move. That is what motivation is- a reason to move. The problem with motivation comes when we have the wrong 'reasons to move.' Are we moving/motivated because of external things like money, girls/boys, status, promotion, or winning a match or championship? Or are we moving/motivated because of internal things like discipline, self-worth, the image of the person we want to be, consistency, or continuous improvement? The ironic thing is that motivation often shows up after we start the action. It gives us a reason to keep moving. I'm progressing because I'm acting/moving therefore I am motivated/I have a reason to keep moving. It's a virtuous cycle. If you think you lack motivation for something, ask yourself: is it something that I really want? does it align to the imagine of the person I want to be? can I do it consistently? can I find the discipline to do it consistently even when I don't want to? If you answer yes to these questions, the results will be much more profound than if you are motivated by a girl or money or a championship. You won't try as much if you don't have the possibility of earning money? getting the girl? or winning the title? That can't be true. So ask yourself: what can I do, even on my worst day? This trains discipline, self-worth, and by acting and doing, it reinforces the image of the person you want to be. Everyone can move when the sun is shining and everything is perfect. But what happens when it's dark outside and obstacles appear? Can we move then? These are the days we must, and if we are disciplined then we will. Because our bad days matter more than our good days. And discipline matters more than motivation. TIPS
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A CHALLENGEWhat can you do when you don't feel motivated? Can you find the discipline to do something, no matter how small? Remember: the bad days matter more than the good days! You just need to start... (A great place to start is the 5-5-5 Progress Plan). AN INSPIRING QUOTE"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." Jim Rohn. American author and motivational/moving speaker. You just need to start... If you want to improve personally or professionally, book a free call to see how we can help you: 
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Hi! People often tell me about the difficulties they have to improve, personally and professionally.. So, every Thursday I write a free newsletter that you can read in less than 5 minutes, which is full of tips, content and more to help you progress 1% at a time! If you want to join the 1000+ subscribers, sign up below... I'd love to help you progress too! PS- I started the newsletter to help people learn English. Then people told me I could use the same techniques to help people learn in other areas of life too. So. I too progressed and created The 1% to try and help as many people as possible...
Welcome to 1% Every Thursday you receive tips and content to help you improve your English skills, 1 % at a time. People often make to-do-lists when they want to complete a task or get better at something. You should also consider what NOT to do, especially if you are trying to progress in something like English. One thing you could think about is: what could I remove? Here are somethings I recommend removing/not doing: Subtitles (especially if you have an intermediate/advanced level). All...
Welcome to 1% Every Thursday you receive tips and content to help you improve your English skills, 1 % at a time. In general terms, the Pareto Law states that 80% of results come from 20% of actions. For example: 80% of physical improvements come from 20% of exercises, or 80% of profits come from 20% of customers, or 80% of language progress comes from 20% of activities. So, if we apply this law to your English development, we need to consider the following: What do I spend 80% of my time...
Welcome to 1% Every Thursday you receive tips and content to help you improve your English skills, 1 % at a time. How regularly does a native speak English? How frequently does a professional athlete train? How often does a world-class musician practise? Every day would be the answer. That is why all three of these examples become proficient at what they do. They do something every day. Not just anything. Something specific, and related to their overall goal. Because small, seemingly...