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Motivation Is a Scam. Here’s What Works Instead.
If you re waiting for motivation to kick in, good luck.
Because motivation is unreliable.
One day you feel unstoppable, the next day, opening an email feels impossible.
So instead of chasing motivation, here s what actually works:
Why Does Every Productivity System Feel Like More Work?
I just tried to "optimize my workflow." Here s what happened:
Researched the best task managers Spent an hour reading comparisons.
Picked Notion Spent three hours setting it up.
Added a habit tracker Spent another two hours customizing it.
Most Productivity Hacks Ignore the One Thing That Actually Kills Focus
People love productivity tips.
"Time-block your schedule."
"Batch your deep work."
"Turn off notifications."