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“Where there is behavior, there is motivation."
“Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.” ~Jim Rohn
Ever thought, “I’m just not motivated”?
Here’s the truth: You’re always motivated.
Motivation is simply behavior—a movement toward a goal.
For better or worse, that goal might be to sit on the couch and watch football.
The point is, you’re still motivated—just not toward what may matter most.
The distinction is simple: One moves you toward your goals and ideals. The other pushes you away and delays them.
The first is a decision to move through difficulty and temporary pain. The latter is a quick fix—an escape toward immediate pleasure.
These two—pleasure and pain—are the monster pillars of human behavior.
If we’re not careful—if we’re unaware—pleasure almost always kicks pain’s ass.
Until habits are cultivated, pleasure is almost always the default setting.
It’s the easy, comfortable path—but it’s also a vote to delay your goals.
Challenging behavior? That’s different. Every time you take it on, you’re casting a vote to fast-track your growth and get closer to your ideals.
After all, this is why we call it discipline—it hurts.
As soon as we recognize these two polar forces at work, we can address them.
Ignoring that tough email, avoiding that difficult conversation, or skipping the gym? Chances are, that’s motivation away from pain.
To be clear, the problem isn’t a lack of motivation.
It’s understanding the motivation that’s always at work—either for or against your goals. And almost always, the path toward your goals runs through pain.
The good news: a little awareness changes everything.
As soon as you recognize the forces at play, you can flip the script.
Pain becomes your ally. Discomfort is the gatekeeper.
Reframe the story. Look at what you’re motivated toward, most of the time.
The “difficult” isn’t punishment—it’s progress.
This is where habit tracking and the P.A.R.R. framework come into play.
Something shifts when you align a few key habits with your most important goals and track them.
You push through discomfort—temporary pain—and gain momentum.
You experience the feel-good chemicals: endorphins and neurotransmitters tied to self-efficacy—the ability to produce a desired result.
The magic is in the simple P.A.R.R. framework:
It turns hard “stuff” into habits and momentum toward your most important goals.
Here’s the bonus: as you stick to your habits, you build something bigger—discipline.
Discipline is the ancillary habit you develop when you begin habit tracking/
It’s a byproduct of consistently showing up and following through on your PLAN.
So, next time you catch yourself saying, “I’m not motivated,” pause. Ask yourself: Not motivated to do what?
The real question isn’t whether you’re motivated or not. It’s this: Are you taking action toward your most important goal?
Are you cultivating the habits that support your goals?
Enter: The Habit Factor’s P.A.R.R. Methodology
The Habit Factor provides a simple, repeatable system to create lasting change by focusing on habits as the foundation for achieving your goals.
Habits are the foundation for meaningful change, and this is the method to build them:
Plan: Define “Target Days” (specific days for action) and “Minimum Success Criteria” (a low bar to build momentum).
Act: Stick to the plan consistently, even if imperfectly.
Record: Track progress using a binary system (1 for success, 0 for no success).
Reassess: After 28 days, review your results to adjust and improve.
This simple framework bridges the gap between intention and consistent action, empowering you to design habits that align with your goals.
Keep on trackin’ ✅
~mg
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