The Problem with Motivation

Mar 19, 2025

You see something others don’t.

A vision. An idea. A way to serve the people around you.

It lives in you—and only you.

But no one is asking you to bring it to life. No one is knocking on your door, insisting you build, create, or share what only you can see.

So you wait.

You wait to feel inspired, to be pulled forward by some external force. You assume motivation comes before action.

But that’s not how it works.

The Fuel Doesn’t Kick In Until the Engine’s Running

Think about it.

The fire doesn’t start before the first spark. It catches only after you strike the match.

The water doesn’t flow before you turn the handle. The pressure builds after you open the valve.

And you—your brilliance, your insight, your voice—won’t fully come alive until you start.

Motivation isn’t what gets you moving.

Movement is what brings motivation to life.

The motivation, clarity, and impact you long for are waiting on the other side of action.

And this isn’t about grinding for the sake of it. It’s not about doing more.

It’s about making the move you know you need to make—before the future you want exists.

Yes, You Still Need Motivation

Does this mean motivation doesn’t matter? Not at all.

You need motivation every day, the same way you need water. You wouldn’t say, Well, I drank water yesterday. I’m good.

No. You need it again today. And tomorrow. And the day after that.

The difference? Motivation doesn’t lead. It follows.

We Don’t Know to Ask You—But We Need You

We’re not asking. But we need you.

We don’t know to ask you. But we do.

We need you to take the leap, to share your insight, to offer your voice.

So stop waiting. Start moving.

The motivation will catch up.

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