Lewis HowesYour Personal 24/7 Greatness Coach

Best vs. Worst Type of Motivation

5 Feb 2026 · 0 min

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Lewis Howes explains two types of motivation: push, which relies on willpower and runs out, and pull, which comes from serving others or creating something and lasts longer. Pull motivation is more powerful.

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