The Eternal Quest for Motivation: How to Keep the Fire Burning

Motivation is the fuel that powers our journey toward achieving our dreams and goals.

Borja Cembrero Saralegui
4 min readFeb 22, 2024
Photo by Xan Griffin on Unsplash

It’s what gets us out of bed in the morning, ready to tackle the challenges that lie ahead. Yet, maintaining a consistent level of motivation can feel like an uphill battle, with peaks of intense drive followed by valleys of apathy and procrastination. In this detailed exploration, we’ll dive deep into the heart of motivation — uncovering strategies to build and maintain it, inspired by real-life insights and actionable advice that resonates with anyone on the path of self-improvement.

Understanding Motivation

Before we can master motivation, we must first understand its nature. Motivation isn’t a constant; it’s dynamic and influenced by internal and external factors.

It’s why some days we feel like we can conquer the world, while on others, even small tasks seem monumental. This variability is perfectly normal, but by understanding the mechanisms behind motivation, we can learn to harness it more effectively.

The Foundation: Identifying Your ‘Why’

The journey to sustained motivation begins with understanding your ‘why.’ This is…

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Borja Cembrero Saralegui

I failed with my first startup, I sold my second one. I try to share ideas with those who want to build the future, not just live on it.