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100 Ways to Motivate Yourself is a motivational book of personal wisdom and mental techniques to spark inner motivation and enable people to accomplish more than they ever thought possible. It is not a book of sweeping theories, but a hands-on collection of life-proven ideas shaped to inspire action, overcome mental resistance, and turn everyday life into living with purpose.

The book thrives on simplicity with depth—each “way” or lesson is a spark of inspiration, rooted in hard-nosed, real-world experience and personal responsibility. It urges readers to stop waiting for someone else to make change happen and start to change the way they think, speak, and act.

“You can’t motivate someone else. All motivation is self-motivation.”

At the core of the book is a basic message: motivation is not where you seek it out—it is something you construct. And it starts with the words you use on yourself, the images you retain in your head, and the dream you have the courage to chase.

The story promotes constant renewal and transformation through aware thinking and action. There is urgency—a reminder, maybe, that life is not a rehearsal. This moment, this day, is all there ever will be, and it’s either a platform from which to become better or an excuse prison.

“Don’t let life happen to you. Make life happen for you.”

The book describes how minor shifts in attitude can build radical momentum. It’s dreaming big, but doing it now—because without action, ideas are useless. Motivation increases every time action is taken, regardless of how minor.

Each chapter delivers a jolt of inspiration—whether learning how to assert your inner voice, living in thankfulness, releasing the past, or establishing a personal mission statement. The takeaway is always the same: greatness is not the sole preserve of the select few; it is within reach of anyone who will re-imagine their inner world.

“If you want to change your life, change the way you talk to yourself.”

Throughout the book, there is an explicit call to release victimhood. Complaining about others, waiting for perfect circumstances, or dwelling on past errors are revealed as self-destructive patterns. Rather, readers are encouraged to assume full responsibility for their lives. This change of mindset is both freeing and empowering.

And there’s an artistic, near-spiritual strand that runs through the book—a mandate to live creatively, not merely functionally. Life is not a matter of goals and to-do lists; it’s a matter of presence, energy, and becoming fully alive. Joy, courage, imagination—these are not indulgences but tools of self-motivation.

Never let your past be larger than your future.

Most importantly, the book does not sermonize perfection. It celebrates the messy, uncertain process of personal development. It acknowledges that self-motivation is not a feat that is ever accomplished once and for all, but an ongoing process of realignment, recommitment, and renewal. Straying from the path is inevitable; getting back on the path is most important.

“Be the kind of person you’d want to spend the rest of your life with.”

Every chapter ends just shy of lingering too long—providing sharp observations with practical application. The tone remains conversational, hopeful, and profoundly human. It does not provide instant change but gives plenty of fuel to those who are willing to do the work.

By the time you finish the book, not only are you inspired—but you are empowered. With 100 micro-strategies burned into memory, the sense of personal power is increased, and the excuses that once stood in the way start to fade away. > “Success is not something you pursue. Success is something you become.”

Each of these 100 ways presents an insightful, engaging, and practical step forward, written in a conversational style that appeals to every reader. Chandler draws from real-life experiences, psychological insights, and everyday logic, crafting a guide that feels both familiar and groundbreaking.

1. Get On Your Deathbed – Realize life is short. “Thinking of death clarifies your life.”
2. Stay Hungry – Always have goals to chase. “Desire is a powerful motivator.”
3. Tell Yourself a True Lie – Use affirmations creatively.
4. Keep Your Eyes on the Prize – Stay focused on what you truly want.
5. Learn to Sweat in Peace – Prepare when times are easy.
6. Simplify Your Life – Cut out distractions. “Complexity kills motivation.”
7. Look for the Lost Gold – Find value in every situation.
8. Push All Your Own Buttons – Find personal triggers that drive action.
9. Build a Track Record – Achieve small wins consistently.
10. Welcome the Unexpected – Embrace change.
11. Find Your Master Key – One major purpose can unlock many doors.
12. Be a Good Detective – Study yourself to find patterns.
13. Make a List of Your Life – Reflect to find motivation.
14. Be Your Own Disc Jockey – Choose what you listen to carefully.
15. Find Your Inner Einstein – Use imagination as a tool.
16. Run Your Own Plays – Stop comparing yourself to others.
17. Put Your Library on Wheels – Use commute time wisely.
18. Definitely Plan Your Work – Schedule tasks to reduce procrastination.
19. Bounce Your Thoughts – Share your goals with others.
20. Lighten Up – Take life with a sense of humor.
21. Serve and Grow Rich – Serve others to find purpose.
22. Get Up a Game – Turn tasks into games.
23. Turn Your Mother Down – Stop listening to limiting voices.
24. Face the Sun – Look for the positive side.
25. Talk to Yourself – Positive self-talk is powerful.
26. Schedule Your Inspiration – Creativity can be planned.
27. Become the Archetype – Model successful people.
28. Get on Your Horse – Act even before you feel motivated.
29. Kill Your Television – Minimize distractions.
30. Break Out of Your Soul Cage – Let go of your mental limits.
31. Run Toward Your Fear – Fear shows where growth lies.
32. Get Some Positive Addiction – Replace bad habits with good ones.
33. Push Yourself Past the Resistance – Motivation lies beyond reluctance.
34. Get Help from a Master – Learn from mentors.
35. Create the Way You Relate – Choose how you see relationships.
36. Try Interactive Listening – Listen with curiosity.
37. Embrace Your Willpower – Use your inner strength.
38. Say No to “They” – Stop blaming others.
39. Make a Promise—and Keep It – Build trust with yourself.
40. Invent Games – Keep motivation fun.
41. Read Yourself a Story – Books are powerful motivators.
42. Turn into a Word Processor – Write your ideas to clarify them.
43. Try to Sell Yourself – Convince yourself of your own worth.
44. Get on the Right Channel – Tune into uplifting thoughts.
45. Give Away Some Power – Empower others.
46. Go to War – Compete with yourself.
47. Let Your Whole Brain Play – Use both logic and creativity.
48. Get Your Stars Out – Let your talents shine.
49. Just Be Unreasonable – Dream big.
50. Leave High School Forever – Let go of the past.
51. Paint Your Own Fence – Take pride in your work.
52. Don’t Stop Thinking – Curiosity drives motivation.
53. Don’t Just Do Something—Sit There – Reflect before acting.
54. Be Still – Practice mindfulness.
55. Be a Visitor from Outer Space – Look at life with fresh eyes.
56. Expand Your Reality – Challenge your limitations.
57. Come to Your Own Rescue – Take responsibility.
58. Find Your Soul Purpose – Seek deeper meaning.
59. Get Real – Drop illusions.
60. Put Your Day on a Track – Structure brings clarity.
61. Load Your Resources – Surround yourself with support.
62. Get a Larger Soundtrack – Broaden your mental music.
63. Compete with Yourself – Be your own benchmark.
64. Give Yourself Flying Lessons – Take bold actions.
65. Hold Your Vision Accountable – Act on your dreams.
66. Build Your Power Base – Stay in control.
67. Connect Truth to Beauty – Find harmony in values.
68. Read for Power – Choose powerful content.
69. Stop Being So Predictable – Surprise yourself.
70. Speak Only When You Rise – Use words with intention.
71. Keep Thinking Big – Scale up your vision.
72. Set a Specific Power Goal – Specificity fuels drive.
73. Open Your Present – Be in the moment.
74. Lose Face – Stop fearing judgment.
75. Get Up and Walk Outside – Nature energizes.
76. Make Somebody Else Feel Good – Uplift others.
77. Sing Without Feeling – Action creates feeling.
78. Know How You Work – Learn your own rhythms.
79. Get a New Name – Reinvent yourself.
80. Get Up Early – Start strong.
81. Let Yourself Be Bad – Don’t fear imperfection.
82. Be Like the Sun – Shine regardless.
83. Change Your Message – Reframe your story.
84. Record Your Thoughts – Journal your growth.
85. Try a Challenge – Seek difficulty.
86. Give Yourself to Others – Practice service.
87. Find a Place to Come From – Ground your actions.
88. Be the Cause, Not the Effect – Take initiative.
89. Get Your Motto Working – Live by a personal mantra.
90. Know the Answer Before You Ask – Trust intuition.
91. Write the Way You Talk – Be authentic.
92. Watch What You Say – Words create reality.
93. Say Yes More Often – Welcome opportunities.
94. Be Happy Now – Motivation loves joy.
95. Learn to Lose Your Cool – Don’t suppress feelings.
96. Keep Moving – Energy fuels success.
97. Get Over Yourself – Be humble.
98. Be a Problem Solver – Focus on solutions.
99. Make Peace with the Past – Let go.
100. Use Your Magic Touch – Believe in your power.

“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working.”
“There’s no such thing as failure until you quit trying.”
“It’s never too late to become what you might have been.”

Chandler’s book is a masterpiece for anyone looking to ignite a spark within. It encourages us to stop waiting for motivation—and start generating it. Each of these 100 ways is a mirror reflecting possibility, reminding us that the power to change is already within us.