Level Up with Ethan Evans (retired Amazon VP)

How To Achieve Long Term Goals | Finding Daily Motivation

Jan 21, 2022

Explore the balance between short-term desires and long-term goals through daily motivation. Hear humorous critiques of vacation spots like the Atlantis resort and insights on finding better travel experiences. Delve into the power of small wins, supported by anecdotes and practical advice. Discover how discipline and a positive mindset are essential for achieving personal growth. Learn to embrace incremental achievements as stepping stones to major accomplishments, fostering sustained motivation in the face of life's challenges.

45:53

Creator website

AI Summary

AI Chapters

Episode notes

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Balancing short-term desires with long-term goals is essential for harnessing motivation and fostering a productive mindset.

Incremental improvements through consistent daily efforts can lead to significant personal and professional growth over time.

Deep dives

Understanding Daily Motivation

Finding daily motivation often revolves around balancing short-term desires with long-term goals. For instance, the temptation to indulge in a piece of chocolate cake contrasts with the desire to maintain physical fitness. This interaction between immediate gratification and future aspirations highlights how motivation can stem from focusing more on long-term benefits rather than just satisfying immediate cravings. Harnessing this balance is crucial for cultivating a productive mindset, whether at work or in personal life.

Intro

3min

Bahamas Blues: A Critique of Atlantis

5min

Motivation Through Small Wins

17min

Evaluating Vacation Destinations: The Bahamas vs. Alternatives

2min

Navigating Motivation and Discipline

11min

The Power of Small Wins

7min

If motivation was summed up to a single sentence it could be, motivation is the difference between short term goals and long-term goals. Basically, motivated people focus more on their long-term goals. They have found the energy to do a little more, every day, that gets them closer to that goal while also not losing sight of it.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export