Zen Habits Podcast

S1 Ep02 - Creating Inspiration & Possibility with Our Projects

Aug 23, 2023

16:02

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Explore the concept of finding inspiration and motivation for meaningful projects, moving from coercion to internal inspiration. Learn how to keep your vision and possibility in focus to combat resistance and feel connected to the project's purpose. Discover the importance of creating internal inspiration, finding your deeper reasons, and practicing this process daily to foster a more fulfilling way of living and working.

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For long-term meaningful projects, it is important to move from coercion to inspiration and generate internal motivation.

To stay motivated in projects, it is essential to keep your vision and possibilities in mind and connect to your deeper reasons for pursuing the project.

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The Importance of Finding Inspiration

In this podcast episode, Leo Babauta discusses the importance of finding inspiration and being pulled forward into meaningful work. He shares his personal struggle with resistance and the common habit of coercing oneself into doing projects. Instead, he encourages listeners to generate internal inspiration by envisioning what they want to create and the impact it can have on the world. By writing out their inspirations and possibilities, individuals can connect to their vision and stay motivated. Babauta emphasizes that relying solely on external inspiration is not sustainable and encourages listeners to practice feeling inspired and connected to their projects.

Introduction

2min

Creating Inspiration & Possibility for Meaningful Projects

4min

Creating Internal Inspiration and Possibility

3min

Creating Inspiration & Possibility with Our Projects

2min

Creating Inspiration & Possibility

4min

Taking on a meaningful project where you're facing resistance ... do you just force yourself because you feel like you should, or because you want to be disciplined?

This works in the short term, but not the long term. We will give up eventually, and feel like we failed.

In this episode, Leo looks at how to work from a more inspired place.

Topics Covered

The common approach of forcing oneself to work on a project without feeling motivated
Moving from coercion to inspiration for long-term meaningful projects
The importance of generating internal inspiration rather than relying solely on external sources
Finding your deeper reasons and inspiration for the project
How to keep your vision and possibility front and center to combat resistance
Continuing to feel inspired and connected to the project's purpose
Practicing this process daily, even if it feels challenging at first