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How does one feel psyched about long term goals?  I am motivated about having certain goals REALIZED in my life - but how does one get motivated about DOING THE ACTUAL WORK that these long term goals require?

Example - you want to be extremely fit, but how do you translate the keenness for the outcome into day-to-day desire to exercise?

Example - you want to have a successful business, but how do you translate that keenness for the outcome into day-to-day desire to sit and do the required work day after day after day?

I mean - how can I feel an intense level of emotion for doing the work required when the payoff is extremely far into the future?  And how do I feel a sense of accomplishment about the day-to-day progress when the goal hasn't actually been reached?

What role does reward play in your motivation strategy?  How often and with what do I reward myself?  Especially since any reward is not really bringing me forwards towards my goal...

Your thoughts?  Appreciated.
<bot>: How do you transition from a keenness for the realization of long term goals to a high level of emotional engagement with miniscule day-to-day progress?