Become a thermostat, not a thermometer. Don’t react, decide yourself. A thermostat sets the environment, has goals, etc. A thermometer measures accordingly.
- Create a personal reward system
- Ask peers for feedback
- Remind yourself of your purpose
- Learn patience
- Use habits to your advantage (exercising, eating well, sleep)
- Find opportunities.
- Enjoy the learning experience
- Listen to motivational music or podcasts
- Find friends with similar likes.
- List a talent you would like to develop this year. Write down specific steps to get there.
- Make a list of talents you admire in other people.
Motivation:
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.” — Nelson Mandela
“You wouldn’t have that desire if you didn't have the ability to achieve it.” — Unknown
“Opportunities don’t come to us. We have to make our own opportunities.” — Unknown
“There is always an option. It just comes down to your perspective.”
“Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.”
“If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.” — Unknown
