Motivation by Numbers

Article Title: a new twist on how to ignite self motivation by getting very specific about what needs to be done.

Summary: 3 steps to measuring, tracking and improving performance.

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Motivation by Numbers by Peter Murphy

Want a quick and easy way to beat that feeling of lethargy that stops you from getting things done?

Here's what to do in three easy steps...

1. Decide you are ready to beat the apathy that is holding you back.

Sometimes we claim we want to change when we are really just making small talk, it takes a little more effort than that to move from apathy to enduring self-motivation.

Until you get serious about breaking out of a rut it is all too easy to keep on doing the same old thing. Once you decide you have had enough you then have sufficient momentum for a breakthrough to lasting motivation.

2. Translate your goal into numbers

Any large or complex goal can become overwhelming when we fail to break it down into small highly measurable component parts. The secret is to take back control by structuring the goal as a sequence of specific tasks.

The best way to do this is to work with numbers because it is then impossible to fail as long as we take it one step at a time. We can easily see what needs to be done, what we have already achieved and what remains to be done.

For example, writing an important report might be expressed in terms of condensing 20 pages of notes, writing 6,000 words, analyzing 5 new trends or discussing 7 key issues.

3 View the entire project on one sheet of paper

when you can see all the elements of the project at once you will be crystal clear about what needs to be done. And as you complete each step and tick off each mini success you will find the resulting momentum keeps you on track.

As you measure and track your results it soon becomes a game to beat your personal best. And that's when work becomes play!

Remember, whatever you measure you can improve! Motivation by numbers is a sure fire way to stay motivated until you achieve a goal as well as a fun way to track progress and keep improving.

Quit making it so hard to get things done. Translate all those goals that make you feel apathetic into a game to beat the numbers. How quickly can you get 5 done? How well can you do the first 3?

You get the idea. Now, go and turn that task you are procrastinating on into numbers!

Peter Murphy is a peak performance expert. He recently produced a very popular free report that reveals how to crush procrastination and sustain lasting motivation. Apply now because it is available for a limited time only at:

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