Module 7: How you're going to build momentum

The objective of this module is to help you gain and maintain momentum after you decide to finally take action!

Welcome to Module 7!

"Always work hard. Intensity clarifies. It creates not only momentum but also the pressure you need to feel either friction or fulfillment. - Marcus Buckingham, author, speaker, consultant

Lessons and Activities

In this module you will:

1. Learn about different types of motivation

2. Identify clear steps to maintain momentum when working on a big project

Lesson One: Types of Motivation

Intrinsic Motivation

- Doing something that is personally rewarding to you

Ex. Working on something because you're fascinated by a topic, doing

something you find fulfilling, producing something you find interesting with a

purpose of autonomy or mastery

Extrinsic Motivation

- Doing something to earn a reward or avoid punishment

Ex. Studying for a good grade, starting a business with a central goal of

making money, working on a project for compensation or reward of some

kind outside of a passion or interest in the subject matter

Lesson Two: Steps to Maintain Momentum

1. Make a master to-do list

2. Delegate, Outsource, Automate! Just make the most of your time!

3. Find tangible ways to hold yourself accountable (this might include an "accountability buddy" or someone you trust to remind you of why you started and what you have to do next).

4. Eliminate distractions and eliminate unimportant tasks

5. Concentrate your time and energy on high-priority tasks and other easy tasks first

6. Evaluate how these steps feel for you and if they help accentuate your existing passion and motivation overall, adjust steps accordingly!