Three secrets that motivated people know

What years of STUCKNESS showed me about living a motivated life.

Alex Mathers
3 min readOct 7, 2024

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I’m not going to say I’m motivated all the time to impress you. I’m not. I often procrastinate and I certainly do not always feel motivated.

However, my productivity has consistently far outweighed most.

Many people have asked me if I have ADHD or some kind of mental imbalance. Some have labelled me a ‘freak’ because I like to work and create so much.

Being motivated is important to me, and so I’ve spent many years looking closely into the dynamic of what happens when I’m at my best.

At 37 years old, I’d like to share with you my three keys for staying motivated:

🔑 Motivation is a choice.

You can set all the goals in the world, but if you’re not willing to choose to be motivated as a lifestyle, you will live to avoid it.

You can have a motivated hour; a motivated day, or a motivated life. It’s up to you, not anyone — or anything — else.

Your personal habits and your desire to be motivated can’t be out of alignment. Treating your body well, and giving yourself all the physical advantages you can get is foundational.

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Alex Mathers

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