You need to find a deeper reason that isn’t contingent on outside rewards. These are only effective in the short-term because they continue to reinforce the idea that instant gratification is the priority. So the second skill for playing a successful long game is developing your ability to internally motivate ourselves. Keep a journal to chronicle your journey and the choices you are making. Reflect on your progress. And when you put in some first-order negative work and realize a second-order positive result, take the time to enjoy it. Recognizing your own accomplishments is one of the best
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