“...motivation is a result. Motivation is the pride you take in work you have already done—which fuels your willingness to do even more.” - Jeff Haden (The Motivation Myth)

All progress is not equal, and it is better to do less than expected than nothing at all.

Two ways to spend less time on your phone and win back your attention, from the book Make Time: - Change your default behaviour - Create barriers to stop the behaviour Both great tips to focus.

The number 1 cure for loneliness is taking an interest in other people. Caring about them instead of being only concerned about yourself. Go out, talk to a stranger, smile at people, help someone out (don’t be creepy 😉). Genuine interest build connections. Not self-interest.

The key to consistency is finding joy in the small incremental progress you make, then using this to propel you forward.

Your energy is one of your most precious resources. Don’t compromise your effort by working on an empty tank.

Just because you start something doesn't mean you should finish it. You have to continuously reassess your progress and priorities - and know when to quit something if you want to be successful.

And for the creative people out there.. “The act of creation causes imagination”

When you're fatigued, you make bad decisions. So if you have a big decision to make, sleep on it - then decide with no distractions.

“It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." - Seneca If you're always wanting more, you will never reach happiness.

Your discipline, not emotions, decide what you do. Therefore your discipline determines your future.

One under-utilised productivity tip: Clean the area you’re going to be working in. This reduces the barrier to work and makes getting started easier.

So I recently set up my website where I post more long-form content and I'd love it if you could check it out - thank you! studentrob.co.uk

Three reasons why you should stop looking for hacks: 1. They very rarely work 2. Hacking doesn’t help you learn valuable skills 3. Anyone promising ‘hacks’ will likely be selling you something unsustainable and take your money for the privilege

As your day progresses, your willpower diminishes. Use this knowledge accordingly and do the hardest task first.

“Knowledge is power-when you use it constructively.” - David Schwartz