Comments on: What Lance Armstrong Can Teach Us About Motivation

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:23:37 +0000

It’s not bold for me except for the headers, just FI

By: Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:40:01 +0000

First question: Was it intended for this whole article to be in ‘Bold’ text? Ok now that that’s out of the way, here is what I will add:

Lance’s story is one of those major cases of motivation. For most people, they are fighting quiet battles of motivation in their own homes and with their own small projects – or thoughts about projects they have not started.

I face this challenge – and I just remind myself that I’m unique and have useful information to share and need to just stick with it. Don’t say, “I don’t think this is working.” You can say that about anything you are doing. Just get into the habit consistently and the motivation will be easier to come by. And of course, as this article states, never give up.

By: Julian

Julian — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 01:00:59 +0000

Great post! It could almost have been called “What Lance Armstrong CAN’T teach us about motivation”. Answer: not much.

By: joylene

joylene — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:44:50 +0000

This was inspiring. In the light of what people like Lance have gone through, I’m embarrassed that I’m too often overwhelmed by life, reacting like the fellow on the couch. Shame on me. I’m sticking a photo of Lance on my monitor today, and will definitely get a lot of work done. And I’m no longer using my editor for an excuse to do nothing. She told me we’d get to work after Christmas, but I still haven’t heard from her. Instead of wallowing in self-pity, I’ll take the opportunity to catch up on all the things that have to wait when we do start work. Thanks!

By: Zaki

Zaki — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:30:16 +0000

Thank you for this wonderful article. I am in need of motivation to write. I know I like to express my thoughts in words. I love to interviewing people and learn about their lives. I am struggling to be motivated to do my writing course. Yet I am angry at myself for not being strong enough to over come my lack of self belief and self confidence to just do it and write. Reading this piece is helping me to get my act together. The power of focus. I will act on this. And yes, Lance Armstrong “It’s not about the bike” Is one great inspiring read! Loved it!

By: Farnoosh

Farnoosh — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:47:57 +0000

I loved Lance’s book. It made me shudder to my core when I learned of his terrible journey through cancer and recovery. It is inevitable that we will become unmotivated you are right, but we have to find it again. Perspective is a great thing but even that gets old sometimes. We *know* of all these stories and how lucky we are, it’s just a matter of remembering *that* effectively when we most need it. Sigh, a journey in progress but a good reminder post.
I generally never post a link in my comment but this felt so relevant so allow me the exception please. My post about the wonderful unforgettably motivated Lance Armstrong:
http://www.prolificliving.com/blog/2007/03/04/lance-armstrong-its-not-about-the-bike/

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:52:47 +0000

Lance is an incredible example and there are tons of others. Lots of unknowns too who simply get up every day and do what needs to be done.

Sometimes that includes create.

But I find I have to write even when I’m not feeling very creative – and that’s where discipline comes in… putting words on paper (or the screen now).

Ideas are everywhere… I just have to look.

By: Gianpaolo Pietri | The Optimalists

Gianpaolo Pietri | The Optimalists — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:14:25 +0000

Lance is an incredible example of how strong the Will can be in achieving the goals we have set for ourselves. In fact, he is perhaps the ultimate guide to helping you find the motivation within. I have followed his career on the Tour de France very closely for several years, and am always amazed at how he manages to fight through and come out on top.

Not all of his wins came easy, many in fact did not. But despite, crashes, setbacks, illness, etc. he always persevered to end up in yellow. But even more inspiring is he lives with the same intensity off the road as well. It is a great example.

We should all aspire to write the way he rides…

By: Diggy - Upgradereality

Diggy - Upgradereality — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:59:58 +0000

Hey Mary!
Thank you very much for the opportunity to guest post on Write to Done!
I hope your readers enjoy the post!
Keep well!
Diggy

By: Ronda Levine

Ronda Levine — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:27:51 +0000

Thank you for writing this post. I enjoy reading about the different things people do to motivate themselves and the different ways of looking at things.