Review: Excellent book: Get motivated and STAY motivated
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 19, 2014
This book has been a tremendous help and an inspiration. The first thing I am supposed to do in the morning is walk 2 to 3 miles at the nature preserve. Each morning I subconsciously look for excuses like, “It looks like it’s going to rain,” or “I have to trim the bushes and if I walk 3 miles I’ll be too tired,” or “my ankle is bothering me and if I skip it today, it will feel better tomorrow.” Although I was motivated when I first decided to walk each day, the thing I’ve had a problem with is staying motivated. I know this is a common problem because I often see people at the preserve for the first time and they seem really motivated. Some of them are swinging hand weights and walking sticks. But after a week or so, they disappear. They aren’t able to STAY MOTIVATED. That is where this book has been a great help. It not only explains the psychology behind the “slacking off” so you understand why this happens. It explains seven simple steps to STAY MOTIVATED.Although I’m using the psychology and techniques to stay motivated for my exercise program, what you will learn in this book works for just about any goals you set for yourself such as learning what you need to advance at your job or learning a second language to make you more valuable at your job. The list of things we need to stay motivated for is endless.I highly recommend this book to everyone. Even if you are retired, there are still goals you have set and you need to stay motivated. Whether it is improving your golf game or getting involved in community activities, staying motivated is the key.