Behavioural science teaches us that there are specific strategies that can help you to make progress towards your goals (even when your motivation decides to go OOO).

Below are proven tactics you can use to stay motivated along with real-world examples from our friends at Reforge.

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Visualize Your Success

The Galatea Effect reminds us that whether we believe we can or we can’t, we’re right.

When people believe in themselves, it’s much easier to maintain momentum. Reforge’s smart team understands this. That’s why they require people to apply to become a member. Getting into this exclusive program signals to the world—and, most importantly, to yourself—that you’re at the top of your game.

As Khushi says, “Reforge is the Harvard of growth schools and money can’t buy a seat.”

Being accepted into the Reforge community is an accomplishment in itself. It will give you confidence that you know your stuff.

And when you believe you’re destined to succeed, success is likely to follow.

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Set Right-Sized Goals

The human brain loves a challenge, but only if it is within an optimal zone of difficulty. We experience peak motivation when working on tasks that are right on the edge of our current abilities. James Clear calls this the Goldilocks Rule.

This is why Reforge members have access to all training programs, but rather than trying to figure out what to do first on their own (which is big and scary) members complete an assessment. Then, programs are suggested.

Here’s a sneak peek at their kick-off assessment 👇👇👇

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Combine Social Pressure with Peer Support

Watching peers get the results you’re looking for, while also feeling supported to succeed yourself, is one of the best ways to sustain motivation.

There’s a reason why Weight Watchers famously gets their members to weigh in each week. The peer pressure helps dieters to push past their cravings and reach their weight loss goals.

As a Reforge member, you’re also asked to “weigh in” frequently. But rather than stepping on a scale, you’ll be urged to share your growth goals and report on your gains.

The combination of social pressure and peer support creates a motivational cocktail that pushes you to keep up with the program and the work—because you don’t want to get left behind.

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Choose the Right Teachers

If you want to stay motivated, who you learn from matters. You’re scientifically much more likely to reach your goals when the people you’re learning from have achieved those results themselves.

This is why Reforge partners with proven practitioners (not self-proclaimed gurus) who are driving growth at companies like Facebook, Lambda School, Instagram, Microsoft, and Twitter.

💥 The Short of It

Motivation alone won’t get you where you want to go. If you want to drive growth in your company (and fast-track your career), you must design systems to support you.

You can continue doing it alone, or you can become a Reforge member and unlock a proven system.

Until next time, happy selling.