This is the third and final installment of Joe’s Six-Step System to Smash All of Your Crazy Goals. In the last episode, Joe talked about the first 3 steps of his system, namely, surrounding yourself with people you envy, setting ridiculous goals, and getting out of your comfort zone. This episode is where it gets hardcore. Joe shares an extreme approach to self-motivation that will take your focus into overdrive. With this six-step system at your disposal, it’s high time to start smashing those goals.
How to Build Extreme Entrepreneurial Motivation
Motivation plays a pivotal role in the journey of a successful entrepreneur. By leveraging motivational strategies, individuals can cultivate the drive and determination necessary to thrive in the world of startup ventures and entrepreneurship. These approaches empower entrepreneurs to set public goals, embrace discomfort, and adopt an organizational mindset. With a strong motivation foundation, aspiring entrepreneurs can navigate challenges, stay focused on their objectives, and ultimately increase their chances of achieving success in their entrepreneurial endeavors.
Make your goals public
By announcing your goals to others, you create a sense of accountability. This external accountability can provide motivation as you strive to fulfill your commitments and avoid letting others down.
Share your goals with skeptics
Identify the people in your life who doubt your abilities or discourage your entrepreneurial aspirations. Share your goals with them to prove them wrong and use their skepticism as fuel for your motivation. Their doubts can serve as a reminder to stay focused and dedicated to your goals.
Reflect on mortality and regrets
Consider the limited time we have in life and the regrets of those who are nearing the end of their lives. Reflecting on mortality can create a sense of urgency and motivation to make the most of the time you have. Imagine talking to someone in a nursing home or imagine yourself on your deathbed to gain perspective and motivation.
Break down big goals into smaller, actionable steps
Take your big, ambitious goal and break it down into smaller milestones and daily tasks. By identifying the specific actions you need to take each day, you make progress more manageable and measurable. Track your progress daily and adjust your actions accordingly to stay on track.
Embrace discomfort and push beyond your comfort zone
Set goals that make you uncomfortable and push you beyond your current capabilities. Choose goals that make you feel nauseous or evoke a sense of fear. Stepping outside your comfort zone can be a powerful motivator, driving you to take bold actions and overcome challenges.
Establish a sense of urgency
Instead of setting long-term goals, focus on shorter timeframes, such as quarterly goals. Shorter deadlines create a sense of urgency and prevent procrastination. By setting a quarterly goal, you have a defined period to work towards, increasing your motivation and focus.
Remember, motivation is a personal and individual experience. These steps can help you build motivation, but it’s essential to find what works best for you and adapt them to your own circumstances and personality.
Show Notes
- Taking it public {0:49}
- Tackling the Negative Nancies {1:50}
- Calculating the days you have left to live {2:29}
- Imagining your death bed {3:47}
- Writing things down {4:10}
- Making it practical {5:01}
- The new normal {6:55}
- Finding that scary goal {8:12}
