To any founder, writer, or person starting their career: can you relate to this, or is it just me?
Motivation began to feel like a drug—giving me the high to get the job done right now. Time would pass without me noticing; I’d work blindly, fueled by that spark, that wave floating above my head. But once reality hit, it slammed me down from that high, leaving me weakened and staring into empty space like an idiot, wondering what I was doing wrong.
The words “don’t give up” felt like a sting to my ears, with guilt piercing my heart like a needle. I’ve read the books and watched the videos about never giving up, but now I know: it is much easier said than done.
Lately, I’ve found motivation to be deceptive, even though it feels necessary to work. Now, I ask myself over and over before embarking on anything new:
Will I still want to keep doing this even when the motivation fades away?
I’ve come to believe that to maintain my sanity and avoid burnout, I need to work with a clear and sound mind instead of rushing through the high of motivation.
Motivation is great for creative work, but it can make you act blindly when it comes to the hard business of getting others to use what you’ve created.
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