Just a quick one.  Everyone struggles with motivation.  Highs and lows happen.  One way I push myself to do something is by making deals with myself.  How does this work?  I tell myself one or more of the following:

• Just do it for 15 minutes-- inevitably, I find I am willing to do a little more . . . and then a little more
• Do this and then you can treat yourself to a __________ (Fill in the blank-- Beer?)
• Do this and take a nap (Works best on weekends)
• Do this and take tomorrow off

Believe me, this approach works.  Next time you need motivation-- make a deal!

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DDFD believes that self reliance and self sufficiency are the roads to individual freedom and he is an advocate for personal privacy.  He is dedicated to living a quality life through frugality, personal growth and productivity, and defensive entrepreneurship.  He also enjoys cooking from scratch and fishing.