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The Secret to Achieving Change Isn’t Motivation — It’s This

Diarmaid McMenamin
5 min readNov 11, 2024

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Have you ever felt an overwhelming wave of motivation, only to watch it fizzle out before you even came close to achieving your goal?

We’ve all been there, riding the high of inspiration, confident we’ll finally make a change — until life happens and our resolve vanishes. The reality is that motivation is a notoriously unreliable partner in our pursuit of success. It feels great but disappears when you need it most, like trying to hold water in your hands.

I’ve seen this dynamic play out countless times on my journey. Whether in property investing, online business or medicine, one lesson stands out: Systems beat motivation every time.

Why am I telling you this? If you’re tired of feeling stuck and disappointed by unmet goals, it’s time to change your approach. We’re not here to blame your willpower or make you feel guilty for “not trying hard enough.” Instead, it’s about giving you the tools to make progress — consistently and sustainably. Here’s the truth: Building systems is the difference between chasing temporary inspiration and achieving lasting results.

So, if you want to transform your work toward your goals, let’s look at how systems, not motivation, are the secret weapon you’ve been missing.

1 — Motivation is Fleeting, but…

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Diarmaid McMenamin
Diarmaid McMenamin

Written by Diarmaid McMenamin

Helping busy, time-poor professionals build a life of time and financial freedom by improving financial education and investing in property.

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