The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

by Jeff Haden

You Can Do—and Be—So Much More Than You Think

You feel motivated because you took action. Motivation is a result, not a precondition. You don’t need motivation to break a sweat. Break a sweat and you’ll feel motivated.

if you can do one thing well, you can do lots of things well.

“If your only goal is to become rich, you’ll never achieve it.”

Working for a salary won’t make you rich.

Choices are the enemy of willpower.

Don’t tell me your goals. Don’t tell me your dreams. Tell me your plan.

Your dreams are important, but your plan is what will allow you to achieve your goals and live out your dreams.