Motivation: The Fuel For My Coffee-Based Decisions

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 Motivation: The Fuel For My Coffee-Based Decisions



Motivation, they say, is the fire that drives greatness. In my case, it’s a mug. Sometimes two. Occasionally three, depending on how bold life feels before noon. Every major decision I’ve made—career choices, life goals, text replies—has been carefully filtered through caffeine levels and whether the coffee shop was still open.

Let’s be honest: motivation is overrated. People love to talk about “inner drive” and “passion,” but forget to mention that most of humanity runs on espresso and panic. I don’t wake up inspired. I wake up tired, confused, and mildly annoyed, then negotiate with myself over coffee like a hostage situation. Drink this, and we’ll survive the day.

Productivity gurus claim motivation comes from discipline. Lies. Discipline comes from not wanting to disappoint the barista who already knows your order. Coffee doesn’t judge. Coffee understands. Coffee says, “You’re not lazy—you’re under-caffeinated.”

Every motivational quote sounds brilliant until 7 a.m. That’s when reality kicks in and ambition gets replaced with “just make it to lunch.” Dreams don’t pay bills—coffee shops do, indirectly, by keeping us functional enough to earn money and buy more coffee.

So yes, my motivation is brewed, not born. It comes in disposable cups with inspirational slogans that mock me while I sip. And somehow, despite the sarcasm, it works. I show up. I do the thing. I pretend I have direction.

In the end, maybe motivation isn’t about fire in your soul. Maybe it’s just about hot liquid, low expectations, and surviving one caffeinated decision at a time.




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