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FMM 211 – The Creative Calling Part 5: The Threat Of Lethargy

Feb 7, 2025
Explore the transformative power of creativity and its impact on mental and emotional well-being. Discover how lethargy secretly derails our passions and learn that motivation is born from action, not waiting. Uncover practical strategies inspired by elite performers to reclaim your energy. Embrace boldness and resilience to combat the inertia that holds you back. Finally, adopt the 'a little further' mindset to boost your motivation and keep moving toward your creative goals.
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INSIGHT

Lethargy's Impact

  • Lethargy, exhaustion, or lack of motivation can hinder pursuing one's creative calling.
  • Engaging in the creative activity itself generates energy and motivation.
ADVICE

Earning Motivation

  • Motivation is earned through action, not the other way around.
  • Start the creative process to discover motivation, even if you don't initially feel like it.
ANECDOTE

SAS Inspiration

  • Keith Mills finds inspiration in the SAS and SBS's motto: "always a little further."
  • This mantra encourages pushing beyond perceived limits, leading to unexpected progress.
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