Motivation

Change Your Life With This “Morning Mirror Motivation Challenge”

Published

7 years ago

May 21, 2014

If you are like me, then there is a reason you’re reading this blog: you’re “Addicted 2 Success”.

And, if you are like me, then you probably also have a laundry list of things that motivate you to chase after your goals on a daily basis. But, if you are like me, then you know that there are certain days when it seems hard to get out of bed early, work tirelessly throughout the day, or stay positive amidst the rollercoaster ride most ambitious people go through daily.

Only talented people worry about mediocrity however, so instead of putting ourselves down for the occasional lapse in motivational discipline, I want to present all of you with a challenge (and, after reading that, I hope at least half of you yelled, “CHALLENGE ACCEPTED!!!” at your computer screen). I call it the Morning Mirror Motivation Challenge.

If you’ve ever watched the Rocky movie series, you would agree that Rocky IV is probably the best movie in the entire series. The movie begins with Apollo Creed taking on Ivan Drago, the 6’5, 260 pound Russian lab-rat who punches so hard that he actually kills Apollo during the boxing match. To avenge his friend’s death, Rocky challenges Ivan Drago to a fight in Russia, and ends up winning in dramatic, Hollywood-esque fashion in the final round of the fight.

While Rocky is training to fight Ivan Drago, he posts a picture of Apollo on his mirror in the cold cabin buried deep in the mountainous Russian terrain where he stays. Why? Rocky realized that, in order to achieve his goals, he needed to be conscious of his motivations, and as he looked at himself in the mirror every morning, the things that pushed him to be successful would be there to stare back at him.

Rocky boxing drago

So, I challenge you, right now, to grab a piece of paper and a pen and take the Morning Mirror Motivation Challenge with me.

Here’s how it works: find a quiet place and think about everything that motivates you to be successful. Then, list these things off in bulleted fashion until you have a comprehensive list of motivations in your life (and if you’re like me, you probably won’t be able to fit everything on one page, but just keep the important stuff and limit it to one page of potent statements). Finally, tape this declaration of motivations to your mirror, on your bedroom door, or somewhere else that you will see every single day.

You don’t have to copy my mirror motivations (and there are certain things that are personal to me that I’ve left off the following list), but here’s a look at what I’ve included on my list.

WAKE UP READY…

To become the man you want to become.
To work you’re a** off to create the life you want.
To inspire, empower, and unite others through your work.
To achieve your full potential and become successful.
To prove to certain programs, jobs, or places that they made a mistake of rejecting you.
To prove to people who doubt you that they are wrong.
Because you have family, friends, and acquaintances who want to see you succeed.
Because hundreds people have bought into your visions and you owe it to them to work you’re a** off.
Because countless people have opened doors for you to succeed, and you owe it to them to give it all you have.
Because you want this.

Today, you have an endless amount of things motivating you…

GO OUT AND MAKE S**T HAPPEN!!!

Everyone’s Morning Mirror Motivations may be different, but the important aspects of this challenge are that you take the time to think about everything that motivates you on a daily basis, write them down to make these ideas tangible, and place this list somewhere that will constantly remind you of these notions, such as your mirror.

Join me in the Morning Mirror Motivation Challenge, share your lists with me and others via the comments section, email (jared at 2billionunder20 dot com), and Twitter if you’d like, and don’t go another day without having your motivations staring you in the face when you think about sleeping in, taking a break, or doing anything else that will hold you back from your true potential.

Go out and make s**t happen!

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Jared Kleinert is an entrepreneur, TED and keynote speaker, and award-winning author who’s been named USA Today's "Most Connected Millennial" after spending years identifying and connecting hundreds of the world's smartest and most talented Millennials. His next book 3 Billion Under 30 is out now, and you can get 5 free stories from his new book atwww.3billionunder30.com. You can also say hi at jared@3billionunder30.com.

14 Comments

AllyMax Pads

Nov 23, 2015 at 10:30 pm

Yes! Let’s do this! I’m so game. I’ll be sending my list via email!

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Vishal Pawar

Jul 11, 2014 at 1:37 pm

Wow…. Awesome i need some help for daily motivation.

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Shaik Nasir Ahamd

Jun 29, 2014 at 7:21 pm

damn freaking awesome post…………

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kiki

Jun 25, 2014 at 5:11 pm

I will be doing this

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All press (@Joey8830)

Jun 19, 2014 at 12:57 am

list? up to you I guess just looking at your self in the mirror with a conscious MIND not how good you look but with a conscious MIND and Questions. is a good motivator EGO is a good play only under control tho. boost your self esteem and confidence against the world Failure is the learning Degree of life till you 6 Feet down.

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Rick Garlick

Jun 1, 2014 at 7:48 pm

I believe that since man realized that anything takes some “motivation” true motivators have been telling people to make a list and keep it with you. So, this is simple a twist on an old, but proven system. That said, I am glad you brought it back to life, but like so many other common sense things, we tend to forget the obvious and need to be reminded of what to do to make sh** happen.
I like the motivator of “Because you want this.” I’ll use this as well, but I will most likely add something like “…and you know that sitting around and doing nothing will not get you there; no one is going to hand this to you.”

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Qamar Pasha

May 30, 2014 at 4:33 am

Great Man….to help others to achieve their goals also shows your greatnes towards mankind. I really appreciate your article and i am going to start ”Morning Mirror Motivation Challenge” today itself.

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thembi

May 26, 2014 at 11:58 am

Great motivation keep up the good work, setting an example to my family that I may be born poor but I am rich in mind.

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talya2312

May 26, 2014 at 11:23 am

This was a great article. But what about becoming the woman you want to become?

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- Quentin Sharone Carson
  
  Jun 2, 2014 at 3:38 pm
  
  Hey, here’s a few my sister, 1. I am more than 2. I rule with intelligence not by pain 3. The best is around the corner, 4. I was born to be successful 5. Wealth is in my DNA not poverty 6. I am the CEO/Founder of my life, 7. The world needs me, I am important, I am valuable!!! Say these to yourself for 40 days before leaving the house, and watch the results!!! Blessing and increase to you!
  Quentin Sharone Carson
  
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Chris Schenk

May 25, 2014 at 12:44 am

Let’s do it!! Watch out world here we come!!

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Dan Western

May 23, 2014 at 11:52 am

Absolutely love this attitude towards life! Great post Jared. Keep up the good motivation.

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Pure savage Marketing

May 22, 2014 at 11:05 pm

This is one of the greatest blog ive seen very.consistent very valuable I hope the peoplr that needs it F#!%NG see it cuz its priceless great job buddy

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Sheila Makena

May 22, 2014 at 10:23 am

Wow!!!! brilliant article! I am writing my mirror list right now and putting it up!! And I will be adding a few of your points as well!!

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