The 1 Motivation Secret That Works for Everyone

This is the one motivation secret to rule them all.

Summer is never the easiest time to stay motivated. Summer in the middle of a pandemic? It’s a miracle entrepreneurs are managing to get anything done at all. 

But when we recently asked our 2.7 million Twitter followers for their best tips to stay motivated, it’s clear that lots of you out there are going to heroic lengths to keep productive. Creative and inspiring tips flooded in, including just about every hack and helper to get more done, including: 

• Productivity playlists 
• Energy drinks 
• Expressing gratitude 
• Keeping in touch with friends who keep you motivated 
• Taking a walk when you get stuck 
• Energy-boosting morning routines 
• Working with the natural ebb and flow of your energy levels 
• Faith or spirituality

These are all solid ideas and most (as you can see from the links) are backed by science. But even while it was clear we all have our own unique tricks and tips to keep going when we feel our energy flagging, there was one piece of advice that came up again and again and again. It’s clear that, according to Inc.com readers at least, it’s the one motivation secret to rule them all. 

The all-time motivation-secret champion 

Some folks echoed author Simon Sinek and talked about “focusing on your Why.” Others recommended a vision board. Still others suggested setting aside time to reflect on the reasons you work so hard. But while their terminology varied, a huge number of commenters agreed that the most essential secret for having the energy to do what you need to do, is knowing exactly why you want to do it. 

“By focusing on your ‘why;’ your reason for wanting what it is you want. The vision. The big picture. That keeps me #motivated especially when the going gets tough,” coach and speaker Seila Chapman wrote, for example. 

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