“Motivation” is a false god. It’s fleeting and we spend so much time chasing it. It’s not the real issue we have getting started and maintaining a great work ethic.
Daily discipline is what we need. It’s not a scary thing, though. Just attention in a few areas will work wonders.
First, don’t waste the first half of your day. It’s when you’re most fit to make hard decisions.
Second, choose to do the uncomfortable thing. Do the uncomfortable job, task, conversation, or workout. Force yourself to take the first small step and do the uncomfortable task.
Motivation is no long-term solution. It sounds nice, but it lasts for about five minutes. A mindset that attacks the uncomfortable stuff makes you stronger as a person and lasts a lifetime.