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How to quickly get out of a rut

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    the do something principle.

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    This principle is the catalyst for action.

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    If you don't have the motivation to do something,

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    you need something that'll spark some sort of action,

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motivation

noun · Intermediate

/ˈmoʊ.tə.veɪ.ʃən/

The reason or desire that makes someone do something.

Example

She lost motivation after failing the first exam.

In this video: If you don't have the motivation to do something,

spark

verb · Intermediate

/spɑɹk/

To cause something to start or become active suddenly.

Example

The announcement may spark protests across the city.

In this video: you need something that'll spark some sort of action,

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