The Catalyst of Motivation

Often, we think of motivation coming from a number of sources. We can think it comes from within us, or we can think it comes from some outside source. Regardless, after each having our experiences with motivation, we soon learn that we cannot live off of it. It comes and goes. Sometime we find ourselves extremely motivated, wanting to accomplish so many things. Other times we find ourselves with not even one ounce of motivation, struggling even to get out of bed. So many of us toss the idea of motivation out the window. And whatever that motivation was leading us to gets tossed out as well.

Something very valuable that I just learned is that motivation is often thought as the precursor to action when in fact it is the opposite. Action is the catalyst of motivation. There is nothing that brings about motivation other than action. So while many are waiting for motivation to come so they can act, others are acting and receiving motivation to continue acting. This can continue for a permanent cycle and can bring you to your goals. So the next time you are having a hard time finding motivation, take a step and soon you will be running.