Staying Motivated & Productive

Two very hard things to keep up. Considering there is a lot that can keep us from them. The phone, the emails, the family needs, the hunger, the fun stuff, etc. Finding momentum has been a taxing thing for me. If it isn't one pitfall, it's another. The following is a list of things that I found could literally make or break a situation.

1. Surrounding yourself with great people.
This is an imperative aspect for your business and personal life as well. It is essential to stay motivated and positive about yourself and your reality. They are your “base”. Don't get fooled though and don't take them for granted. Eventually, you may need to part ways with some but understand it is for the best as long as progress continues. Life goes on. In this case, "Keep your enemies close and those who are good to you closer."

2. Find your comfort zone. For me it's a double shot espresso and great music.
You cannot possibly work and expect to get anything done in an environment that is a haven for distraction and chaos. Even if it means that you work for less money and work longer hours. It is more fulfilling and you will love yourself for it. If you are surrounded by people that drive you crazy and stress you out. Quit right now! (With caution)

3. Gather a good set of tool.
Don't cut corners on the essentials. If you need to spend more to get a better product, do it. Especially if it is required for your business and will give you less of a headache in the long run. It will save you time. Time is money. Do your research first then fork over the loot.

4. Go with your gut. Though sometimes, he doesn't speak up.
You have a hidden voice that monitors your every feeling, emotion, comfort and discomfort. Though sometimes we are driven by our desires and our social obligations that we neglect to listen to the very voice that understands us the best. You must nurture it and embrace its honesty. It is YOU. And YOU never fail YOU.

5. Never go hungry or thirsty.
Our body and minds are in tuned. Keep them in harmony. We neglect to give our bodies the nourishment it needs by eating garbage or not eating anything at all. Though this is very cliché', "Your body is a temple." Go climb it. It stimulates endorphins in the brain that promote focus and rejuvenates us. What more do you need to get motivated, other than a double shot espresso? Well for me at least.

6. Don't be a push over. Fight to get your needs met (Not literally).
I neglected my needs for some other sake that it has left me burn many times. Figure out what your intentions are and what your needs are. Then ask what the needs and intentions are of those who are on your team. They may just conflict. If they do, you need to bridge that gap otherwise, like a bubble in water it will come to the surface. If it does, just hope it does not capsize your ship.