Why I Never Depend on Motivation as a Medical Student

Motivation is a myth. What are you meant to do? To be? Who are you?

Editor: Martino Gasparrini
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Who am I:

[SimplyShots]

Realization is when you notice that this video gives a lot of motivation to never depend on motivation

[inesconstancio]

This video format of you walking around while teaching us is very captivating! Thanks, Zach.

[chrishatagbak]

Bottom line: Practice the habit of showing up even at times when you don't feel like it.

Enlightened. Thanks! 🥺

[AtifAslamFan]

After the exhaustion from an all nighter before one of my med school final exams and endless hours of studying, this was exactly the kind of reassurance I needed to hear. It’ll all be worth it in the end even if in the moment it feels like the heaviest weight in the world. Thank you for this.

[da_copreee]

I agree with the message of "don't rely on motivation to come to you and lift you up." But routine is just one of the standards of productivity (like eating healthy is a standard, or part of being healthy). At times you need to destress, letting go of negativity. Other times you need rest (please don't pull a 4-allnighter).
Having a planner helps to make routine. As well as actually getting with it. And reaffirming yourself each step of the way. Even if it's a small step (especially if you're just starting).

[ryeofoatmeal]

love how precise & concise this video is... not a 10-20 min long tips & tricks. sometimes we forget the simple thing. this video is a great reminder. will watch when I had a bad day 😊

[ataulkarim]

That's what I was missing. A routine 🥲 Thanks Zach love you 🥺

[sophiaisabelle]

We always look forward to your videos. Keep being a significant inspiration and motivator to many people.

[igloomigloo]

As a pre med student struggling with indiscipline; you just gave me the best life advice! I was doing all of that things you mentioned my brain tricking me into that i need to scroll mindlessly and that i deserve doing this after a long day at school.
Thank you for saving me ❤
I have instantly liked you!

[wichetleelamanit]

Doctor, this is one of the best videos for me. Now the only thing that happily keeps me doing my work is my passion for my job. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and philosophy of life.

[medcata]

Thank you so much for this video!! I´m a first year medical student and I´ve felt lost durying the last few weeks because of my lack of motivation. But your video has saved me and showed me the right path to follow. Lots of love from Chile!! 🇨🇱

[dflproductions]

I’ve got to say Zach, lately I’ve been feeling exactly what you explained in the beginning of the video. I’ve struggled too much for too long and I desperately needed to change that. I aspire to be like you Zach and this video opened my eyes. Thank you!

[kikithepupper]

It is true. But I find myself losing the purpose of why I even chose medical school in the first place when I become so focused more on the "DOING". . I learned that motivation once in a while is actually healthy, but youre so right that it should never be the main source of movement

[bujotime]

This is - ironically - the most motivational motivation video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for this!

[ChildrenOfBodomFan]

Thank you for this reminder! A few weeks ago I was in this mood, accomplishing everything that I planned then I cut my finger and couldn't do anything. Even when Im not fully healed, everyday I try to do a little more. Your words are what I need to come back in track. Thank you and for all your content, it really inspires me! ❤️

[luigianiellocianciozerpa]

you inspire me as an IMG on my way to take the Step 1. Really, watching your videos changed my life! I live in Venezuela and wish to be a MD in the US. Every video you´ve made until now helped me so much that you have no idea. Hope to meet you one day in real life and give you a huge THANK YOU for this! Keep it up, you´re chrushing it and in the mean time helping other people. Thank you Zach

[fey]

why the hell has this masterpiece not millions of millions views, thank you

[Hotslicer]

This sounds like such a meaningless existence though. Just powering through a monotonous routine you very well may hate because you are "not letting your emotions win". You need a mix of both. You need to do something you enjoy, but have the perseverance to push through when that thing you enjoy doesn't become enjoyable anymore (for a short time). For example, any field of study has topics that people absolutely hate, and getting through those is where this video applies well, but just throwing away motivation seems very dangerous.

[Huang_Ming]

I've microbiology exam on upcoming Tuesday and pathology exam on 12 December, i think timing of this video is just pin point .
I always look forward to your videos zach !!
I know it's so hard to spare time during med school but you always comes up for us with such helpful doses .
Wish me good luck for my second year exams 🥲

[ATIRX]

You are who you choose to be. Instead of being slave to your emotions and motivations, you are a slave to your routine. And who is the One choosing what you "must" do? Your "rational" brain, society? Every single though is based on emotion.