Motivation sucks, try commitment

Motivation doesn't really help, it's hard to maintain. Commitment, on the other hand, leads to success. By removing emotions and creating a plan, commitment ensures that tasks get done. Motivation follows commitment, as demonstrated by the chimp example of weeding the garden. The chimp initially resists, but as the task progresses, motivation kicks in. Managing emotions through commitment is key.

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