I Didn’t Want to Write This Week

I almost didn’t write this post.

Not because I didn’t have time. Not because I didn’t know what to say.

I just didn’t feel like it.

Would anyone even notice if I missed a week? Would it really matter?

You’ve probably been there too. Some days, the words flow like points for the Celtics when the offense is perfectly in sync. Other days, you open your laptop, stare at the blank screen, and feel completely uninspired.

Plenty of times, I've lacked the motivation to give my best. Moments when I started strong but lost momentum.

These are inflection points—moments when you can either quit because you're not feeling it or keep going and try to shoot your way out of the slump.

Today was one of those days for me.

When I started this post, I didn't know what I wanted to say. But now I do.

What should you do when you lose motivation?

Motivation often comes and goes.

Some days, we're inspired and committed. Other days, we wonder why we ever committed at all.

It can leave you feeling guilty, inadequate, or quietly discouraged—because we've been conditioned to think motivation is essential for success.

There's plenty of advice out there about staying motivated. I've shared many tips myself:

• Set audacious goals

• Adapt incentives

• Stay positive

But in reality, motivation doesn't always respond to tactics or inspirational posts. Sometimes, it just doesn't show up at all.

Today, I'm skipping the frameworks and keeping it simple.

I'm proud of myself because I showed up.

Consistency is not the same as motivation.

You don't need to feel fired up every single day to achieve long-term success. You just need to keep showing up—even on days when everything feels flat.

And be kind to yourself along the way.

That's exactly what I'm doing today. Not pushing harder. Not striving for perfection. Just moving forward.

Even if this isn't perfect, it's progress. It's another week of honoring the promise (to myself and to you) to deliver weekly career insights.

Maybe next week will be better. Perhaps it won't. But I'll still be here. Writing. Showing up.

This post started as nothing but became exactly what I needed to hear.

If you've ever been there, I hope this gives you permission to keep going—even when you're not at your best.

Until Next Time,

Winston

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