Motivation is fleeting and unreliable

Motivation is often seen as a fleeting emotional state that cannot be relied upon or scheduled. Many people wait for motivation to come their way before taking action, but this can be a major stumbling block. The speaker believes that motivation is not a reliable foundation for achieving goals and that relying on it can lead to frustration. Instead, they argue that it is important to establish a different approach to success and action, one that is not dependent on motivation but on something more sustainable.