Finding Your "Why"
Nietzsche once said, "He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how."
The Core of Motivation
Willpower is a finite resource. It drains as the day goes on. Purpose, however, is a renewable energy source.
Exercises to Find Your Why
- The 5 Whys: Ask yourself "Why do I want this?" 5 times, going deeper each time.
- I want to quit bad habits. Why?
- Because they drain my energy. Why does that matter?
- Because I want to build a business. Why?
- ...
- Visualize the End: Imagine you are 80 years old looking back. What do you regret not doing?
Connect your daily struggles to this higher purpose, and discipline will follow naturally.