From Friday Forward to Monday Motivation: Q&A with Robert Glazer

Many of us start our Mondays wondering where our motivation will come from, and for some, whether we’ve even chosen the right career. Reference the (mostly) uplifting Twitter hashtag #MondayMotivation.

A recurring theme in my articles is the importance of aligning personal goals and values with not just your work but also your relationships and self-care. So I was pleasantly surprised, when I sat down to interview author Robert Glazer, to find that we shared similar thoughts on the same theme.

Robert is the CEO of Acceleration Partners and best-selling author of Elevate, a guidebook to performing to your fullest capacity in four key areas. If you find this Q&A with Robert useful, check out my other articles on motivation, time management, and habits.

Nir Eyal: Why did you write your book?

Robert Glazer: This really started a few years ago, when I had been trying to develop a proactive morning routine in my life, including reading something positive each morning. While I loved the routine, I found a lot of the books on motivation were a little too warm and fuzzy for my liking. I wanted something a bit more challenging and motivating, so I started writing about the types of topics and stories I wanted to read.