When you connect to a strong why, it will empower you to hang in there when the going gets tough. It gives you a reason to make a tough choice that doesn't feel good. 

The results are sometimes very far away. It takes time to overcome and achieve things, so you need something else to help get you through.

For example, if I am going back to school - the degree is the goal -- not the motivation. The motivation needs to be more immediate so it helps you in the moments when it is tough to study. The part of me that is coming full circle and showing myself how smart and determined I am is what is pushing me forward in the moments today. The overcoming of something that I have felt insecure about is giving me the confidence and motivating me to do more. 

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https://traciandkayla.com/your-why-is-your-biggest-motivator/