I could write another 4 pages on the importance of motivation, but why? I’m not going to write 20 pages of selfmedicating cliché bullshit for no reason. Most of the finance gurus you buy books from do exactly that - so stop your intellectual masturbation and start working
I've heard time and time again that motivation isn't enough - habit and routine is what will really help you with these things. Motivation is fleeting anyway, and a lot of times dependent on factors such as whether we're tired, hungry, or upset. But if we create a comprehensive plan for moving forward derived out of overall goals that aren't just "in-the-moment" motivation, that is a way better plan.
Oh yes, don't get me wrong. I totally agree.
Plan, prioritize and execute. Discipline trumps motivation every time.
Or to put it in the genius words of William Faulkner:
I love William Faulkner, one of my favorites. The man is not wrong. :)