

1330: Motivation Is Not a Strategy - The 5 Things You Need Instead
8 snips Jul 28, 2025
Consistency isn't just about motivation; it's about building a solid strategy. Discover the difference between systems and structure that make achieving goals more manageable. Learn how to maintain emotional discipline, even when motivation wanes. The importance of course correction is emphasized, turning setbacks into growth opportunities. Plus, explore the concept of 'playing defense'—a game-changing perspective on personal success that focuses on proactive planning and resilience.
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Business Planning Without Defense
- Elizabeth Benton shares how her early business plans failed without a defensive strategy.
- She learned to plan for setbacks, boosting her confidence and results.
Motivation Isn't Enough Strategy
- Motivation is like a breeze for a sailboat: helpful but unreliable.
- Build a strategy and mindset to work when motivation (the breeze) is absent.
Build Systems to Simplify Actions
- Build systems that make right choices easier and wrong choices harder.
- Use personalized systems to reduce friction in actions toward your goals.