One of the gems in this post: "Self-motivation is not an ability that once you have it, you keep it. It’s a reservoir of will that’s filled with ambition, enjo

One of the gems in this post: "Self-motivation is not an ability that once you have it, you keep it. It’s a reservoir of will that’s filled with ambition, enjoyment, good humor, and small successes. It’s drained by mundanity, difficulty, failures, and fears. If you’re not refilling that reservoir on a regular basis, you will find yourself attempting to escape or avoid further drain."