Motivation in The Face of Stagnation

In a career that is almost entirely dependent on self-motivation, it can become very easy to slide into stagnation, even to the point of accepting mediocrity. I have come to realize that if I don't make myself aware of this and attack it head on, I will have no choice but to circum to it.

Developing simple and successful habits is one of the best ways I have found to combat mediocrity. Things like waking up early, exercising, scheduling, and planning down-time are vital to continued success. I am amazed at the difference in the amount of work I complete on days that I wake up after 8 and before 8. I also find that when I don’t purposefully schedule time for marketing, phone calls, and down-time, I feel overwhelmed and pressured.

I know I need to purposefully and continually develop these habits, since success only comes from a continued pursuit of right living, and the alternative of mediocrity is simply not an option.