In the fifth lesson of the '10 Principles for Your American Dream', Gillian Ortega explores the principle of Positive Self-Motivation. This principle focuses on fueling your inner drive and maintaining the energy needed to pursue your dreams consistently.

Gillian explains that motivation is not a feeling - it's a decision. While feelings come and go, the decision to stay motivated must be renewed daily. Successful people understand that motivation is something you do, not something that happens to you.

The Motivation Engine:

True motivation comes from within and is sustained by connecting your daily actions to your bigger purpose. When you remember why you started your journey, you can push through the inevitable challenges and setbacks that will come your way.

The Fuel of Achievement:

Positive self-motivation requires you to celebrate small wins while keeping your eyes on the bigger prize. Every step forward, no matter how small, is progress worth acknowledging and building upon.

Sustaining the Fire:

Motivation must be fed daily through positive inputs - books, podcasts, conversations with successful people, and reminders of your goals. Like a fire, motivation dies without fuel, but burns brightly when properly tended.