Motivation is overrated. The truth is, if you’re waiting to feel inspired before you act, you’ll stay stuck. The field leaders who make the biggest difference for their crews and communities don’t rely on motivation, they rely on micro steps.

Why motivation won’t save you

If you’ve ever told yourself, I’ll start when Im ready, you’re not alone. Field leaders carry heavy loads: projects, deadlines, crews to support, family responsibilities, and commitments in their community. You care about impact, but that dream can feel so big that it paralyzes you. The myth of motivation whispers that you need an adrenaline rush or a perfect burst of energy to finally take action. That’s a lie.

Motivation is not a fuel tank you need to fill up. It’s a distraction. What you need is movement—no matter how small.

How do micro steps crush overwhelm?

Think about building a skyscraper. Nobody shows up and stacks the entire structure in one dramatic day. They pour concrete, one layer at a time. They place beams, one by one. Over time, the skyline changes. Your leadership goals, your field projects, even your community impact work? They build the same way: through micro steps.

When you’re staring at an overwhelming task, your brain panics: I don’t have the time or the energy for this. But if you scale it down sending one email, sketching a quick outline, blocking out time later in the week you suddenly unfreeze. You’re moving forward again.

What do baby steps look like for field leaders?

Field leaders often think progress only counts if it’s dramatic a big new initiative, a public win. But the truth is, momentum is built in quiet, almost invisible steps:

• Jotting down three bullet points for the next crew huddle

• Asking one clarifying question that helps your team move forward safely and efficiently

• Scheduling 15 minutes to reflect instead of waiting for a free weekend that never comes

These micro actions are deposits into the bigger vision. And they add up.

How can you take action when you feel stuck?

On the days you’re drained, discipline is low, and you feel like you’re failing your own commitments don’t chase motivation. Instead, shrink the target. Ask yourself: What’s one tiny step I can take right now that moves me an inch forward?

It might not look like much. But taken daily, these micro steps create massive, compounding results. Field leaders who serve their people and invest in their communities don’t wait for the perfect moment. They build forward, brick by brick.

What’s your next baby step?

The challenge for you: stop romanticizing big leaps and start embracing micro moves. Write down three baby steps you could take today toward the impact you want to create. Then take one. That’s how you turn vision into reality.

Call to Action: If this message hits home, go deeper. Watch the full video here for more perspective on why you don’t need motivation—and how to move forward anyway. And if you’re tired of feeling stuck in the cycle of overcommitment and burnout, it’s time to get your calendar under control. Join me in the Self First Time Mastery Workshop, where you’ll learn how to reclaim your energy, build boundaries, and finally have time for what matters most.

You don’t need more hours. You need a better system. It’s time to Do the Damn Thing.