Understanding Motivation

Understanding Motivation

Motivation—it’s what pushes you to train harder, stay late after practice, and keep grinding when no one’s watching. But if you’ve ever felt fired up one day and completely drained the next, you’re not alone. Motivation isn’t a constant—it fades, it fluctuates, and sometimes, it feels impossible to find.

The key to staying on track? Understanding what fuels your motivation and how to keep it going. There are different types of motivation—like intrinsic and extrinsic—and knowing how they affect you can be a game-changer. But I’m not going too deep on that here—because I break it all down in my latest YouTube video [insert link].

Why Motivation Fades (And Why That’s Normal)

Most athletes think they should feel motivated all the time—but that’s not reality. Motivation is temporary because it’s often tied to emotion. Some days you feel inspired, and other days you don’t. That’s why you can’t just rely on motivation alone to reach your goals.

However, when you understand what truly fuels your drive, you can learn how to keep going even when motivation isn’t there.

How to Keep Your Motivation Strong

💡 Know Your Why – If you’re only training for surface-level reasons, motivation will fade fast. Get clear on why you’re doing this and remind yourself of it daily.

💡 Build Momentum – The hardest part is starting. Once you get moving, even small wins create energy that keeps you pushing forward.

💡 Expect the Lows – You won’t always feel motivated, and that’s okay. The difference between those who succeed and those who don’t is simple: they show up anyway.

💡 Surround Yourself with the Right People – The right environment fuels motivation. If you’re around people who push you, challenge you, and hold you accountable, you’ll naturally stay more driven.

Want the Full Breakdown? Watch My Video!

Motivation is more than just a “feeling”—there’s a science behind it. If you want to understand the different types of motivation and which one will actually take you further, check out my latest YouTube video [coming soon].

Final Thoughts

You don’t need to be motivated every day—you just need to know how to keep moving forward when motivation disappears. The best athletes don’t rely on hype; they create systems that keep them pushing even when they don’t feel like it.

So next time your motivation fades, don’t panic. Just focus on taking the next step. Keep going, keep growing, and watch how far you can go.