The antidote to living on inertia

“Change has to be hard because you’re fighting against inertia.” ― James Thornton
When you are exhausted, change feels hard (or even impossible).
Most people wake up in the morning full of dreams — they want to change themselves completely. They wish to become wiser, more creative, more successful, smarter, valuable; you name it. Sounds familiar?
The problem is wanting to do everything at once.
An intense motivational boost can backfire — you shift from over-enthusiasm to total frustration.
Dreaming big fuels your motivation, but it’s not enough. To achieve your goals requires building momentum — to progressively develop your capacity and strength without emptying your mental tank.
The ten percent rule helps you make progress without exhausting yourself.
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