When your proud of your work, you’re motivated

When you’re proud, you’ll most likely be willing to work on your startup and be excited to wake up in the morning.

You might quickly notice that you’re not excited, or proud, while Testing the waters. Sometimes however, it will fade and you would need to search new intrinsic motivation.

You can also stay motivated if you

Reference

Fried, Jason, and David Heinemeier Hansson. Rework. 1st ed, Crown Business, 2010.

Highlights or timestamps

Rework

If you’re going to do something, make it something you can be proud of.

— ^1f4072 from Rework

Some people start their business with an exit in mind from day one. This is the equivalent of entering a relationship with the aim of breaking up – absurd. Just like a relationship, running a business should be based on commitment and passion rather than the willingness to sell out at any moment.

— ^f9d6d7 from Rework