Why You Don’t Need To Feel Good To Get Things Done (And Why Comfort In Feeling Terrible Is A Competitive Advantage)

Do you easily get unmotivated and struggle to start?

If yes, chances are that you unconsciously wish for a motivational boost. You want to sense the feeling of inspiration and “I can do this”. You root for tailwinds, green lights, and crowds cheering you up.

Although noble in theory, this mindset is a debilitating crutch in practice.

Because if you do a certain activity for a long time, there will be days when you feel like quitting. There will be days in which the last thing you want to do is show up. Motivation comes and goes. As Chuck Close says, “Inspiration is for amateurs”.

But if you can show up, regardless of how lethargic or anxious you feel, everything changes.

You become more secure and personally antifragile

Most often, you can achieve great things despite a slow start, because you will gain momentum. After 15 minutes of pure dizziness, you will build a snowball effect based on the effort you have put in.

In addition, you have expanded your comfort zone. You are secure that you can perform well whenever you are drowsy because you have done it before. Thus…