The problem is when we’re on autopilot for so long that we forget we’re on autopilot.

Because when we’re not even aware of our own habits, routines, impulses, and reactions, then we no longer control them they control us.

The problem is when we’re on autopilot for so long that we forget we’re on autopilot. Because when we're not even aware of our own habits, routines, impulses, and reactions, then we no longer control them to control us. Whereas a person with self-awareness is able to exercise a little meta-cognition and say, “Hmm… every time my sister calls me and asks for money, I end up drinking a lot of vodkas.

The solution? Be aware of your habits, routines, impulses, and reactions.

I'm not saying you shouldn't have goals or dreams, but you should probably make a list of the top three things you wanted to do, and then make a list of the three things you actually did in order to get there. Having this "one thing" will likely make you feel better about yourself.

If you want to stay motivated and get the most out of life, you’ll need to be aware of your habits, routines, impulses, and reactions. So if you want to feel better about yourself, you’ll need to make a list of the top three things you wanted to do, and then make a list of the three things you actually did in order to get there.

If you want to be successful in life, you will need to be aware of your habits, routines, impulses, and reactions. Otherwise, you will be unable to follow through on your goals.

It's not that all college success stories have one thing in common, it's just that everyone is talking about that one thing.

It's not just college students talking about it, most successful people have it drilled into them through life. Whether it's the ability to motivate yourself, the ability to find the right people, the ability to find the right job, or the ability to be successful in school, everyone will have that same thing in common.

As your career progresses, you will move to the top of the list. It's actually pretty good for those of you who want to get into the top ten of your list. If you ever get to the top of the top three, you have to get your first shot at college.