Topic: What happened to my motivation (Read 638 times)

I have lost my motivation to continue and keep up my blog I worked hard for it but now I'm losing that enthusiasm. There is much more to go through but something I'm emotionally attached to it.

It's not cool to know you've been replaced at your place of work when you sure gave a reasonable excuse as to your absence but this goes to show how less your company thinks of you. It's also not easy to get motivation when you lose it but I think determination is and has always been a propeller.

 You were commended for the effort in which you put to grow your account and honestly it's something to emulate. That alone should be the motivating factor to get back up and forget what life has thrown your way.

Motivation takes time and that's all I know, its not something you can rush and you also have to be on your positive side always, and avoid the negative part of your life, when you start doing this day by day your motivation spirit will awake and from there on its left for you to keep it that way, stay away from any negativity and you will keep sailing like a pirate boss on a treasure hunt.

Maybe after we fall into trying to get something, we need a break to let go of the pain for a while.
At least we can remember what we've done and learn from previous mistakes so that we don't do the same thing and can develop better.
The desire to rise may not be there but only something we want to get that can strengthen us to rise.
Here, we can only see if we should stop or continue what we have started and if it is not easy, keep believing in yourself that you can.
Try to get up slowly while seeing what you can do and keep in mind what you want to achieve in the future.

Sometimes in our life there are moments when we lose money, but you should not get upset about this, because money is the most renewable resource. Undoubtedly, health is the most valuable thing for every person, so take care of your health first. If you are healthy, you will have the strength to start over, find a good job where you will be appreciated more than it was at your previous job, and in the future, set a goal for you to become financially independent and move towards this goal, then you will not need to worry about whether you will be fired from your job or not.

Set clear goals for yourself and achieve them step by step, imagine the moment when you become a financially independent person, for me it has always been a good motivation to keep moving forward. Your results show that you are purposeful, so consider this period of rest, gain strength and continue on your way.

Indeed, Someone who can take experiences from the past and also make them an evaluation for the future is those who have studied and tried well. And this can certainly be a very good teacher, especially from personal experience.
But if in the end, they can't learn from experience and instead use that experience as the basis for their thinking, then never mind, this goes back to their personal character. And it will be difficult for us to give advice or open minds to such people.

Probably most of us already experience hardships and failure, it could be in our job, relationship and life choices. There's no smooth path to achieve what you wanted and often, problems are present but that makes us stronger if you were able to handle it positively and not treating it as burden.

Few years back when I was just a newbie in crypto, I made so many mistakes resulting to losses. I also consider to stop what im doing because it seems its not meant for me (having more losses than gaining). But you cant achieve anything if you'll do nothing so its better to try and think why you're striving. In my case I have a family to feed, a kids who are counting on me. I think its an enough reason to continue seek for resources to become financially stable and never give up.

Motivation doesnt mean it has to be close to you. Think of what you want to do, whats your plan, and whats your goal. If you have something that wants to achieve that would be a good reason to strive and start over again.

Motivation is what takes one to where man wants to be.it is that driving force that leads to success. Motivation is what every man needs in life,because when motivation and determination works together,success is the outcome  and nothing holds it.If a man is motivated and is ready to get to a particular height in life,the determination in him will propel him,and catapult him to the level he wants.
Therefore,the both works together.
When there is motivation,and there is no determination,the  person cannot still get to the height that he wants.

Normal, it was a normal thing for human nature and they would learn on their own based on their experience later. Sometimes mistakes and failures can teach us to do better, but falling into the same pit more than once is a very bad thing.

About the OP, I think you've gotten quite a bit of advice and motivation from other users so far. You just have to think about what is best for you and how you can survive in this forum. Motivate yourself about what you want to achieve because usually success will be achieved when you have a goal. The forum and users will help you figure out whatever you want based on their knowledge and experience, so you can ask questions and interact with any user when you want.

Unfortunately, most of them will not care about this at the beginning because they only focus on the profits that they may be able to gain very highly and optimally. On the other hand, they know nothing about the investment that they are invlved in. Sometimes, they are only interested in other people's success without being willing to see what journey they are actually passing and doing si far to reach success.
That is about getting profit instantly, by following the hype and also FOMO, they expect too high to gain the high profits. Most newbies are like this what I have seen so far from people around me.
And guess what they said when I told them about this and about important knowledge and considerations when going to invest or trade in certain cryptos, they said that "you only don't want me to be as successful as them"  .. shit

If you have lost your enthusiasm or passion for crypto, you should start thinking about whether your real goal is in crypto. If you understand your true purpose then you will be able to get up even in a slumped state. The problems in the crypto world are indeed very complex and will make anyone give up so they cannot survive and get up again.

I started it all in 2016 when crypto was still not widely known and the bitcoin price was still around $600 and it was a time when making free money through bounty campaigns and giveaways was very easy. it was the time when i started to get what i wanted easily, did all the work on the forums and started trading using the capital from the bounty campaign payouts i collected.

Until the time came in 2017 ATH Bitcoin began to be reached again and touched a more fantastic price and I also took part by doing some investing in Bitcoin and altcoins which in the end provides a lot of benefits.

But when in 2018 the market started crashing, slowly everything changed. Bounty campaigns start with lots of scammers and make little money. But I didn't give up and kept doing what I could until now.

Honestly, I'm also in a bad state right now and there are some investments that aren't going well. The most important thing is to do your job in accordance with your main goal, so that you are able to do it even under any circumstances.

Take advantage of every opportunity that exists, because nowadays it is not easy to earn, you have to upgrade your skills, start learning technical analysis and fundamentals because it will be very much needed.

and lastly, best wishes and keep the spirit, the storm will pass soon.

You reminded me of myself when I hit rock bottom during the early 2020.

I've made a lot of personal mistakes and bad financial decisions for most of my crypto career. I never learned how to manage my finances very well because I was too reliant on airdrops and bounty programs and not getting at least one stable job. Of course, between 2018-2019, I’ve travelled a lot locally and overseas, renting a condo unit in the capital which is far away from my family’s home city, attending and speaking at crypto conferences, hosting crypto educational events without much sponsors, etc., all coming from my own pocket money which these profits are mostly from airdrops and bounty programs.

The reason I am doing those stuff because I want to prove my doubters wrong about me, even from my inner circle. I wanna prove that I can be more than just being an unproven follower. It’s my indirect revenge against them for underestimating, doubting and making fun of me for years.

Because I’ve spent too much without having a decent stable work that can be done remotely and just relying on hope and luck, I paid a big price.

In early 2020 before I bought some ETH which is worth $180-$200 that time, I realized that my savings are draining. My crypto colleagues left me for finding better opportunities which isn’t my calling and my forte. I could have joined them, but I am financially drained and cannot afford to pay travel and accommodation expenses to go overseas to find great pleasures. Now they are enjoying themselves in Dubai, riding in sports cars, yachts, partying all day and night, attending crypto meetups and conferences, etc., and I am here left behind all alone back to zero.

Now that I have paid a big price, my motivation went down. Pandemic came and stuck at my parent’s house during the lockdown. I gained weight and almost at the obesity level. I wasn’t healthy-looking. I’m around 30+ but look like 45+ because of eating too much at home.

I was about to quit Bitcoin and the entire crypto industry, looking for a minimum wage job like being a call center agent. I could have almost been accepted that low wage call center job, but my heart is telling me that this isn’t what I am destined to be.

So I put a lil’ faith in myself trying to “regroup” and start all over again. Back then when I started crypto in early 2017, I was broke and had a lot of debt and a beginner in crypto, but I did overcome and made it because of that faith. This time, I already had knowledge about crypto and blockchain. So i started looking for a crypto-related job. Thank God, there’s one company who had me on board because of my resume and experience.

However, I’ve only earned between $200 to $300 a month, which was decent enough for a single person in a 3rd world country. Until now, I have never left this job who have saved me from getting broke. But that was a great start to get me back up again slowly. Then, I have revived my crypto Youtube channel in which I have used it for airdrops and bounty hunting. I slowly getting back to airdrop and bounty hunting despite the uncertainties, but I’ll take it. At least I have someone who can pay me steadily despite that it’s low.

I started doing free interviews, live AMAs, etc., without professional studio equipment. I was only relying on my old 2nd hand Macbook air, earphones and a cheap ring light. From that time and in the next few months, I was struggling to save money because of the ongoing essential expenses I have. But I told myself that one day, these sacrifices I have will bear fruit as long I keep going and having faith.

As I kept growing my channel, the turning point came during the late 2020 as I have finally started getting offers for sponsorships, paid interviews and live AMAs, etc. Some of the bounties I have joined have paid me enough money and had a little breakthrough. I got recommendations from my referrals for my services. Because of that, it gave me the opportunity to buy the necessary equipment I need for my home studio. This is where I am motivated once again that being a crypto Youtuber and content creator is my true calling.

I never stopped until now. Because of that, I have saved a good amount of money and I keep it growing. I learned how not to be greedy of my decisions, as I usually take profit if I am happy with that. I learn how to control, manage and diversify my finances. I have invested some of my income in those projects who are under seed, strategic, private or presale, and also some NFTs in which I did sell for profit. And also, I have never bragged about my income to my social media accounts, because I wanted to be humble and staying low key.

And regarding my health, I am okay and feeling much better now. I've lost a good amount of weight. From 84.7 kg down to 69.3 kg because of my keto low carb diet in only 4 months. Lab results are great!

I am never claiming myself to be successful already. I ain’t there yet. I still have long ways to go.

This is just a tip of the iceberg. My colleagues could have underestimated me, but one day I’ll be making a big difference. Hopefully this journey of mine inspired and motivates the OP and the rest of the community here.

Sorry to read about that. I guess you worked for a sole proprietorship/one-man kind of business arrangement. That's what you get in such. They don't hesitate to lay you off once you stop being productive for them, whether fit or sick.

This is why I advise people to always create more time for those around them than they will create for their jobs. One day, that job that always takes us away from our loved ones and makes us give excuses that we're busy and occupied will not be there to take care of us when we fall sick. Our loved ones will be there.

Wrong move. The market doesn't like it when traders/investors attempt to take revenge. Instead, take your time to relax and stage a gradual come back. Don't plunge into the market for the sake of recovering your losses; you will lose more.

That was poetic, all summarised in a few lines and you can be rest assured the answer is not surprisingly YES. Somehow, I know I've got people here to give me some closure in trying to understand my feelings.

I agree with you on all you've said and mostly on this. A sound mind is a fertile field and only fertile fields could produce the best yields. Recovering first is the best step of action and I must say, I have promptly put a stop to any form of investment in the crypto field that would require some experience like trading and buying altcoins. Hence, buying bitcoin to hold on a long term, let's say a few years is my approach at the moment towards cryptocurrency investment and that's what I would be doing in a few months when I'm the more stable. Mostly with any passive income.

I'm impressed so far with the progress I am making and you all are helping greatly. Feels like a therapy section and it feels good to be in a community that are experienced and ever zealous to help solve your problems.

I don't know if this will help you get up or not at all.

At times like this, maybe what you need is to reflect and look back on what you have achieved, for what success you have achieved. If it is for your parents, then use them as motivation to get back up. If it is for yourself, then make yourself the motivation.

Remember that a baby who learns to walk and falls in the middle of the road will definitely try to get up again and will never give up. They do not know why they should try to get up, but they only know that is part of learning to walk. I believe you also do not want to give up because you know that you still have a hidden power that you have not used.

What motivated you to believe in and jump into crypto before? What did you want to achieve through crypto before? What should you do in crypto? And a million "what" words that might be on your mind. And do you still want to continue what you haven't done? If the answer is yes, you have to prepare yourself by trying to get up.

If crypto is your source of income, why should you forget about it? But you made it appear in your OP that you've had bad experiences with crypto investment and trading. This, after falling to an illness and losing your job. That must have been too much to bear. So I thought you need some time to think about and focus on yourself before anything else. After all, as you've rightly said, "fiat and all things tangible would still be around and sticking with them could be winning too." After all, at the end of the day, in all practicality, it doesn't matter if your wealth is in fiat or crypto.

But if you want to build yourself in crypto then stick to crypto. But you need to recover from yourself first.

@Mr.right85 I can understand what you must be going through but trust me, it's not over yet. You still have a long way to go and most of which will bring you joy in the long run.
The fact that you are here and find a motivation to stick around makes you one step ahead than the others.
All you need to do is keep going on. Keep learning, keep growing, keep making posts on this forum, keep exploring and last but not the least keep finding opportunities to earn.
Do not ever fall for scams and HYIP but find genuine sources where you can utilize your skills and knowledge and transform them to a service which can yield you an income.
At the same time you can find another day job and I am sure you can easily get one and keep hustling until all your dreams become true.
All the best.

* Always be your own man and that's what Bitcoin offers

Always be yourself never allow people to weigh you down, there is always an ups-and-downs of life that doesn't mean your life is over what it means is to stand-up push forward and never give up. People may say all sorts of things to discourage you so that you won't see the better things ahead of you but don't be discouraged. The greatest advice is the advice you give yourself.

I can completely agree with this.
Unlike traditional investing, where it is very difficult for ordinary people to invest directly, in cryptocurrencies and trading can be invested by virtually anyone with internet access and at least some money to invest.
Most investors are very young and without any experience and often approach investing and trading very emotionally, instead of rationally planning their investment and have a clear investment strategy and exit strategy.
We all know that the crypto market is very changeable with frequent ups and downs and that is why it is important not to be overwhelmed by to emotions but to make rational decisions.
It's very important to analyze the market and understand the basic techniques of analysis, otherwise trading comes down to luck, and luck is not a good ally.
It's possible to make big money in the crypto market, but it should be understood as a job and you should be well prepared.

Many people don't understand that investment and more especially trading is risk, if really a newbie want to venture into cryptocurrency investment, the person should be able to understand the criteria or the disadvantages of cryptocurrency investment first, one thing i notice in freshers investment, is that they like to go in into investment without understanding the concept or the implications, so they just want to make huge profit to satisfy their objective.