My first year was a disaster. I lacked confidence in my ability. During that summer, I grew, developed physically, trained with weights, and got serious. My junior year, I swam with the Varsity. I was out to prove to myself, my school, and my peers that I had what it took to be a winner.
Motivation requires confidence.
You see, as the WHY gets stronger, the HOW gets easier. I learned this from Jim Rohn, one of the greatest teachers living. You are energized to get and stay motivated because of the goal. Once that is locked and clear, your confidence in reaching that will make you invincible. When you start to waiver, weave back and forth, side to side, your confidence is weak, and you become invisible to your goals and to the others.