Staying motivated and sticking to a schedule can sometimes seem more of a chore than a delight. As a info product creator, it’s important to set goals for yourself. These goals will help you see progress, successes and provide you with inspiration and motivation.
It’s one thing to start creating a product.
It’s another thing to finish it.
Often times when someone feels they’re boxed into a corner, they lose desire and motivation. They feel forced to do something instead of wanting to do it. I know that it happens to me. I get trapped by deadlines or sidetracked with delays and I just want to quit writing at times.
And taking a risk at times can help get me fired back up (Which is just a sports phrase that means MOTIVATED).
What kind of risks?
Being totally honest. Sometimes it is good to just say how you feel, even if those feelings are a bit controversial. For example: I’ve actually said, “You know, the customer is supposed to always be right…but sometimes I just want to tell some bozo ‘You’re an idiot. Go away.’” That may come across a bit controversial, but it certainly keeps things interesting. Some of the most motivating (and ultimately, rewarding) things you can do as a writer is to be totally honest and just share what’s on your heart.
Being totally vulnerable. Another way to stay motivated by taking risks with your writing is to open up and let people see the real you. So what if you’re a male — you can still share how you love your wife and kids. It may not be a “war story” or a “macho” thing to talk about, but you might be surprised at how many other people feel the same way. I continue to share about my being a Christian (Many people say don’t do it…it’s bad for business and you shouldn’t mix the two) because that’s something I’m passionate about. Like me or hate me because of it — you gotta respect me for not holding anything back.
Being totally personal. Want to stay motivated? Talk about what you love. Even when what you are writing ISN’T about what you love. For example: Already in this eBook I have mentioned golf. In the last section I mentioned my relationship with Christ. See how they were worked into the content? Not only does it allow me to stay motivated by sharing more about myself and the things I am passionate about, it also allows my readers to get to know me on a more intimate level. And that builds all kinds of positive things into a relationship: trust, loyalty, friendship. So, get personal and share who you are, what you think and feel, what you want and strive for in life. The real you.
The key to taking risks isn’t to be careless. It’s about being honest and forthright, even when others may not agree with you. Ever watch Jerry McGuire, the movie? That’s what Tom Cruise’s character did. It cost him his job. But, it changed his life. And ultimately, he was the big winner.
Taking Risk To Stay Motivated
Staying motivated and sticking to a schedule can sometimes seem more of a chore than a delight. As a info product creator, it’s important to set goals for yourself. These goals will help you see progress, successes and provide you with inspiration and motivation.
It’s one thing to start creating a product.
It’s another thing to finish it.
Often times when someone feels they’re boxed into a corner, they lose desire and motivation. They feel forced to do something instead of wanting to do it. I know that it happens to me. I get trapped by deadlines or sidetracked with delays and I just want to quit writing at times.
And taking a risk at times can help get me fired back up (Which is just a sports phrase that means MOTIVATED).
What kind of risks?
Being totally honest. Sometimes it is good to just say how you feel, even if those feelings are a bit controversial. For example: I’ve actually said, “You know, the customer is supposed to always be right…but sometimes I just want to tell some bozo ‘You’re an idiot. Go away.’” That may come across a bit controversial, but it certainly keeps things interesting. Some of the most motivating (and ultimately, rewarding) things you can do as a writer is to be totally honest and just share what’s on your heart.
Being totally vulnerable. Another way to stay motivated by taking risks with your writing is to open up and let people see the real you. So what if you’re a male — you can still share how you love your wife and kids. It may not be a “war story” or a “macho” thing to talk about, but you might be surprised at how many other people feel the same way. I continue to share about my being a Christian (Many people say don’t do it…it’s bad for business and you shouldn’t mix the two) because that’s something I’m passionate about. Like me or hate me because of it — you gotta respect me for not holding anything back.
Being totally personal. Want to stay motivated? Talk about what you love. Even when what you are writing ISN’T about what you love. For example: Already in this eBook I have mentioned golf. In the last section I mentioned my relationship with Christ. See how they were worked into the content? Not only does it allow me to stay motivated by sharing more about myself and the things I am passionate about, it also allows my readers to get to know me on a more intimate level. And that builds all kinds of positive things into a relationship: trust, loyalty, friendship. So, get personal and share who you are, what you think and feel, what you want and strive for in life. The real you.
The key to taking risks isn’t to be careless. It’s about being honest and forthright, even when others may not agree with you. Ever watch Jerry McGuire, the movie? That’s what Tom Cruise’s character did. It cost him his job. But, it changed his life. And ultimately, he was the big winner.
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