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Old 02-12-2010, 11:20 AM   #10 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by hawkal View Post
Is there a way to motivate that is not based on creating an emotional well of energy? e.g creating a burning desire.

What I would really want is a more consistent form of motivation because I find that motivation based on emotion creates boom and bust cycles.
Boom and bust cycles are part of humanity ... even if you reduce it by letting go of all attachment (Zen) then you still experience very minor small ups and downs.

But yes, there is a way. Make the action you're motivation yourself to do a habit.

IE: Do you need motivation to put a clean pair of underwear on in the morning, or do you just do it?

Can't say I like your "anti-burning desire" vibe though :P
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