1000 Ways to Make Money Online

Introduction

In today’s world, distractions are everywhere, making it incredibly difficult to stay focused on work and long-term goals. Entertainment, food, and other pleasures are available at just a few clicks and often don’t cost much, making them easy to indulge in.

As a result, people today are less motivated to work hard and strive for success. Even if you truly want to achieve something, distractions like tasty food, TV shows, and endless scrolling often pull you away from your goals.

The video above presents a simple yet powerful motivation exercise that might help you regain focus—if you’re willing to give it a try.

Simple Motivation Exercise

So, let’s get started. What do you need?

Grab a notebook, open Paint, or use any tool where you can write or draw. Even the notes app on your phone will do. The key is to actually do it.

Step 1: Write Down Your Biggest Life Goals

Think long-term—your entire life or at least the next 10 years.

These shouldn’t be small goals like getting dental implants or upgrading your phone. Instead, think of something truly big, such as:

• Earning a million dollars
• Buying an estate in Los Angeles
• Building a successful business
• Traveling the world

Take your time. This step is crucial, so don’t rush through it.

Step 2: Draw a Circle Representing Your Lifetime

Now, let’s visualize your life.

Draw a circle and mark the approximate lifespan you expect—let’s say 60 or 70 years on average. Then, shade in the part of the circle that represents the years you’ve already lived.

For example, if you are 30 years old, that’s nearly half of the circle.
It’s shocking, isn’t it? But even the remaining half isn’t the time you actually have for achieving your goals.

Understanding How Much Time You Really Have

The remaining years will be consumed by:

• Sleep (about a third of your time)
• Work or school
• Daily self-care (brushing teeth, washing, haircuts, etc.)
• Necessary errands and obligations

By the time you account for all of these, you are left with just 5-10% of your total lifetime as free time.

And that’s not even counting time spent with family, entertainment, or other non-essential activities. Even so, the fraction left for your actual goals is shockingly small.

Final Thoughts

This exercise is a wake-up call. It helps you see how little time you truly have for achieving your dreams.

Perhaps this is a sign to stop wasting time on easy, instantly accessible distractions. Maybe it’s time to start focusing on what really matters.

Because your time is already limited.