4 Cs Template The 4 Cs are a handy template to help you put your motivation into gear. Before you start something, ask yourself the following questions: Captivate: how can I make it interesting? Create: how can I make it creative or novel? Compete: how can I make it competitive or challenging? Complete: how can I make its completion feel urgent? Here’s the formula: To get started on [important task/project], I can use [captivate, create, compete, complete] to ignite my motivation and build momentum.
