There is a profound truth that we all must grapple with when trekking down the path of success – the difference between external motivation and the motivation that bubbles up from within us. Take it from me, Tim Han, who has had my fair share of experiences with each. I've learnt that insight through my journey building Success Insider, and believe me, it wasn't something that came to me overnight.

As human beings, we are continually bombarded with external motivators. In the form of rewards gearing us towards certain behaviours or actions. They tower over us, promising to bring pleasure if we conform or inflict pain if we resist. Almost paradoxically, these motivators, seemingly beneficial and often glamourized, tend to create an invisible pressure that can leave us feeling drained, stressed, and even wholly unmotivated.

Ever found yourself on the brink of giving up, tormented by the mounting pressure you've placed upon yourself? Don't worry, you're not alone. We've all been there. The antidote sounds almost too simple: shift the source of your motivation. The truly successful ones, the ones who’ve touched the stars, they learned this secret. It's not the external world that fuels their fire. It's an internal furnace, a motivation born within their hearts that stokes their desires, pushing them to grow beyond their limitations.

You might ask then, “how do I tap into this wellspring of intrinsic motivation?” As your friendly guide down this road, I'm here to share a few insights with you.

The first step is understanding yourself—your passions, values, and goals. Spend some time reflecting. What truly lights your inner spark? When are you your happiest and most fulfilled? These answers don't come easily, but the journey to find them is worth every step.

Bill Gates once said, “We all need people who will give us feedback. That's how we improve.” Feedback is a wonderful tool for unlocking your inherent motivation. It helps you gauge where you are, highlight areas in need of development, and celebrate your progress. Make it a norm to seek and accept feedback lovingly, using it as a stepping stone towards your dreams.

Remember when I started Success Insider? I began with a burning desire to transform the lives of others, but it was feedback from people like you that fueled my perseverance. I learnt an invaluable lesson along the way: genuine growth flows from within.

We are like an oak seed, carrying within it the potential to become a grand, towering oak. It just needs the right conditions to unlock its inherent potential. Similarly, you carry within you the seeds of greatness, the blueprints of a successful future. Nourish these seeds. Give them love, encouragement, the right environment, and watch as they sprout into the unfathomable heights of success.

Imagine a world where we are fueled not by the desires implanted by society or expectations, but our passion, our vision of the future, our undying belief in ourselves, our love for what we do. My friends, that is the world where authentic success lives. It is where we find fulfillment not just in the destination but in the beautiful journey itself.

To those of you making your journey through the LMA course, let this be your guiding principle. Find your fire, your passion. Don't let the world outside define your motivation. Let it bloom from within, for that is where genuine growth begins.

As I share my experiences and insights, remember, this isn't just advice. I've walked this path, and I'm still walking it alongside you. Let's walk it together, discovering our internal motivators, our limitless potential. Cultivate that inner fire. Let it guide you. Let it push you beyond the horizons of possibility towards the growth you seek. You're more capable than you believe, and it all starts from within.