The Motivation Myth Review

I have read many motivation books over the years. I actually got hooked on the genre around 15 years ago when I was introduced to a series of presentations by a guy called Kurek Ashley. He is kind of an offshoot from Tony Robbins. Ultimately, I have found these guys to be fairly empty, to be honest. The Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden is a powerful antidote to the sugar rush that these guys pedal. They are no match for the incremental success of learning to live authentically.

The Motivation Myth: How High Achievers Really Set Themselves Up to Win

Author: Jeff Haden

Genre: Self Help

First Take: Common sense and a great read

When did I read it? Mid 2018

Details:

This is a review of the Motivation Myth by Jeff Haden.

Well, we have all read about the sports star or music icon who is touted as an overnight sensation. Then if you hear an interview with the successful person, they will often wryly assert, “yeah, overnight sensation, years in the making”.

There is no such thing as a flash in the pan, miracle success. I am sure you will try and show me this one or another, but they are the exception, not the rule. Success is the result of years of concentrated effort.

Jeff’s premise is that success is the culmination of multiple small successes building one on another. Motivation is a “sugar rush” from a small success, not the genesis of the energy to get off the couch and get started.

The best way to achieve sustained effort is to look for small milestones, where the achievement of these are successes that can be celebrated and impel you towards the major success you seek. Jeff recommends that you focus on the process, not the ultimate goal. Setting a major goal, without establishing steps to achieve that goal is ultimately worthless.

It’s very good advice.