Keep showing up
Just got back from the gym. Phew!
Not quite the same as twenty years ago. I’m over 50, and trust me, it’s hard to ignore. I can’t lift the same weights, have the same intensity, or get the same body as those half my age.
If that were my motivation, I would have given up a long time ago.
But it’s not about that, and it’s not really about staying strong and in shape either. That’s a nice bonus, but it’s not what drives me the most.
My main motivation is the discipline. It feels good to stick to the routine. It leaves a nice feeling of accomplishment, even if I’m the weakest guy in the gym.
I feel the same way about blogging. It’s a nice feeling when a post gets noticed, and it’s wonderful getting readers’ feedback, but that’s not what motivates me.
If that had been my goal, I would have quit a long time ago. Some posts get attention, most posts don’t, often the ones I personally like the most. That’s fine.
My main motivation for blogging is the discipline. It feels good to write a blog post, no matter what happens after I hit publish.
It’s a personal accomplishment, and that reward is what matters the most.