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There are many high school and college student-athletes whose motivation drops at times because they have so many responsibilities and commitments. For example, there are classes, travel, early morning workouts, time away from school, mental training, trying to have a social life, limited sleep — no wonder motivation is dropping. They are simply tired! It is not because you do not enjoy competing in your sport, it is more because your energy is being sapped by these other things.

Internal motivation is more important for your long-term success. External motivation can be effective in the short term — and it can be a part of your long-term success, but only if internal motivation is already present.