Don’t Quit: The Reminder You Need to Hear When You Feel Unmotivated

Is there something you’ve dreamed of doing, but never have? Are you waiting for the right motivation to move you toward your goal? If so, then you’re going about it all wrong. In The Motivation Myth, Jeff Haden argues that you shouldn’t wait for motivation to start you down the road to success. Instead, you make your own motivation by creating a plan, breaking it into achievable steps, celebrating every win, and persevering through disappointments. Motivation isn’t a push—it’s momentum that you generate yourself.

In this guide, we’ll explain Haden’s approach to kickstarting your path to success and creating a cycle of positive reinforcement that builds motivation as you go along. We’ll compare Haden’s suggestions with those of other productivity experts with practical tips on managing time, avoiding distraction, and maintaining mental focus. We’ll also explore what wellness experts say about chasing ambition versus finding contentment in everyday life.

Changing your behavior is hard. Changing the way you behave around other people is even harder. But if you can understand why you’re not always the best version of yourself, you can put yourself on the path toward being a better partner, parent, colleague, or friend.

In Triggers, Marshall Goldsmith and Mark Reiter explore the environmental and psychological triggers that trap us in negative or unproductive patterns of behavior, and they reveal strategies for breaking the cycle. Goldsmith is an executive coach who has worked with more than 200 CEOs who have the same problems as the rest of us with staying calm, patient, and present in their relationships.

In this guide, we’ll compare Goldsmith and Reiter’s main insights to other popular theories about habits and routines. We’ll also look at the research on how our decisions play out in the real world and explain how that research supports and challenges the theories in Triggers.

Everyone wants to find true happiness in their lives, but many of us believe that happiness can only come from experiencing huge changes—such as a trip around the world or a lottery jackpot. But, as it turns out, you can change everything...without changing much at all.

In The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin explains how resolving to make the smallest of changes in your everyday life—using the “good” dishes, remembering friends’ birthdays, or singing in the morning—can translate into more vivid memories, stronger relationships, and a deeper sense of happiness and gratitude in your life.

Dive into "The Mel Robbins Podcast" where Mel Robbins tackles the all-too-common issue of dream deferral and the art of taking action. Robbins uses the analogy of a melting ice cube to illustrate the urgency of life and the necessity of taking immediate steps towards fulfilling one's ambitions. Dismissing the myth of the perfect moment, she emphasizes the importance of rejecting procrastination and seizing the present to work towards your goals, offering insight into the psychological barriers such as imposter syndrome and fear of failure that often stand in our way.

Throughout the episode, Robbins not only shares her own experiences with putting off dreams but also offers practical advice for listeners to make their aspirations more tangible, such as taking courses and strategic planning. Putting the focus on personal accountability and self-love, she advocates for the significance of daily actions, no matter how small, in the pursuit of one's dreams. By also inviting audience reflections, she builds a community of mutual encouragement and emphasizes the journey in achieving dreams as an expression of self-affirmation and love. Robbins concludes with a call for interaction, underscoring her commitment to support her listeners in their strides toward purpose and fulfillment.

Join Mel Robbins, the accomplished trailblazer in personal development, in "The Mel Robbins Podcast" as she dives into the intricacies of entrepreneurial triumph and the art of time management. Reveling in the podcast's extraordinary achievements, being ranked among the top globally on premier platforms, Robbins and her all-female team exemplify the power of determination and strategic goal setting. Her journey from a celebrated keynote speaker to a social media influencer and now a podcast phenom frames a success story that's as instructive as it is inspiring.

Robbins offers an arsenal of actionable advice woven through her conversation with Chris Allen at the Entrepreneur Studio. Covering a spectrum that ranges from combatting negative news consumption to the merits and pitfalls of business partnerships, she arms entrepreneurs with the tools needed to foster resilience and growth. Incorporating a mix of personal experience and research, such as insights from Dr. Judith Willis on stress management, Robbins crafts a narrative that intertwines self-care with professionalism, encourages overcoming imposter syndrome, and redefines what it means to be a successful woman in business. This episode is not just a lighthouse for navigating business uncertainties, but a manifesto for personal and professional reinvention.

Unlimited Power is a classic self-help book that teaches you how to take control of your life. Tony Robbins claims that the key to this is ensuring that your actions, beliefs, and goals all work together and complement each other. He believes that doing so will allow you to harness a level of energy and conviction that would normally be impossible to access, and he says you can use that energy to achieve all of your goals in life.

Robbins is a world-famous life coach, motivational speaker, and business strategist. Our commentary will explore how some of Robbins’s theories have changed since this book’s 1986 publication. We’ll also draw connections to other prominent self-help books like Flow and Extreme Ownership, offering clear and actionable advice on achieving your goals and living a happy, productive life.

Dive into "The Mel Robbins Podcast" where Mel Robbins tackles the all-too-common issue of dream deferral and the art of taking action. Robbins uses the analogy of a melting ice cube to illustrate the urgency of life and the necessity of taking immediate steps towards fulfilling one's ambitions. Dismissing the myth of the perfect moment, she emphasizes the importance of rejecting procrastination and seizing the present to work towards your goals, offering insight into the psychological barriers such as imposter syndrome and fear of failure that often stand in our way.

Throughout the episode, Robbins not only shares her own experiences with putting off dreams but also offers practical advice for listeners to make their aspirations more tangible, such as taking courses and strategic planning. Putting the focus on personal accountability and self-love, she advocates for the significance of daily actions, no matter how small, in the pursuit of one's dreams. By also inviting audience reflections, she builds a community of mutual encouragement and emphasizes the journey in achieving dreams as an expression of self-affirmation and love. Robbins concludes with a call for interaction, underscoring her commitment to support her listeners in their strides toward purpose and fulfillment.

In Discipline Equals Freedom, Jocko Willink argues that the key to mastering your mind, reaching your highest goals, and discovering your full potential is unwavering discipline. Willink is an author, speaker, and podcaster that shares his lessons and philosophy of discipline acquired from 20 years of service as a US Navy SEAL. Through his military and leadership experience, he’s learned that success depends on disciplined, daily decisions like waking up early and putting off your break until tomorrow.

We’ll examine Willink’s principles of discipline, comparing them to a variety of psychological and philosophical perspectives from books like The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday. We’ll also explore what self-improvement experts say to support and challenge Willink’s advice and add effective ways to put his principles into practice.

Unlimited Power is a classic self-help book that teaches you how to take control of your life. Tony Robbins claims that the key to this is ensuring that your actions, beliefs, and goals all work together and complement each other. He believes that doing so will allow you to harness a level of energy and conviction that would normally be impossible to access, and he says you can use that energy to achieve all of your goals in life.

Robbins is a world-famous life coach, motivational speaker, and business strategist. Our commentary will explore how some of Robbins’s theories have changed since this book’s 1986 publication. We’ll also draw connections to other prominent self-help books like Flow and Extreme Ownership, offering clear and actionable advice on achieving your goals and living a happy, productive life.