If you want to succeed in life, motivation is something you must have. The road to success is long and difficult. Without motivation, it's unlikely that you will go through it and make it to the end.

But how can we find the motivation we need? There are many ways to do that and here I want to discuss a few of them.

The first thing you can do is finding your cause. You will be easily motivated if you do something that matters to you. Since you care about it, it won't be difficult for you to get the strength and energy to work on it. So find the reason why it's important for you. You need to find the big reason why you should do it.

Once you find the cause, the rest will be easier. In most cases, what you need to do is simply reminding yourself of the big reason. Some people find it helpful to put visual reminder about it.

Another thing you can do is to give yourself small rewards after doing what you need to do. For example, if you are a writer you can give yourself a cup of coffee after a writing session. The rewards might seem small, but they can motivate you to keep taking small steps each day. These small steps will add up and you will eventually accomplish something big.

If you feel tired and frustrated, just remember that many successful people also have the same experience in their lives. What makes the difference is whether or not you keep moving on despite the difficulties. That's why finding your motivation is an important ingredient for success.

Don writes about personal growth and effectiveness. Read his articles on motivational books and how to motivate yourself http://www.lifeoptimizer.org/2008/10/22/self-motivation-how-to-motivate-yourself/.