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Daily Dose: It’s Not Motivation, It’s This...

Ever feel like you’ve lost motivation? Here’s the truth: You didn’t lose motivation—you lost focus.

Motivation isn’t something that just disappears. It’s fueled by clarity and direction. When we lose sight of our goals or get distracted by things that don’t matter, motivation fades.

The fix? Refocus. Reconnect with your Anchor Goal—the reason you started in the first place. Align your energy with what truly matters, and you’ll find the drive you thought you lost.

Today, take a moment to refocus. Maybe pull out your 100 Reasons Why Worksheet and reveiw it.  What’s one thing you can zero in on to move the needle forward? Motivation will follow your clarity.


To your Momentum & Mastery,
Spencer


About Spencer Combs:

Spencer Combs is a business leader and author of Momentum and Mastery: The Business Leader's Guide to Fastrack Unshakeable Profit, Productivity, and Purpose. With a passion for helping others transform their challenges into opportunities, Spencer offers unique insights through his events, coaching programs, and daily text messages.


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