Everything human beings do, they do because they are going to get some payoff.

Why do you have a family, or not? Why do you live where you live, instead of a different part of town? How come you drive the car you do, versus a bigger or smaller one? Why do you do the job you do, instead of another one? All of these are due to the payoffs you receive.

Some payoffs are tangible—money, trophies, cars, people in your life, certificates, etc. Some payoffs are intangible—love, attention, happiness, security, acknowledgment by people you value, and much more.

Since we do what we do because we are hoping to get something good out of it, or to avoid something bad, then plan your reward. Don’t be haphazard about this. Pick your reward, make it into a target, and go for it!

Make the rewards you receive for all you do, inspiring. Make them rich, and exciting so you feel energized to take action toward them. Because when those things you are doing bring you a sense of delight or a sense of fulfillment by their accomplishment—nothing can get you down and keep you down.

The process of rewarding gives us something to look forward to. Even the distasteful tasks requiring your involvement, seem easier to do when there is a prize of some kind at the end.

When you have a clearly defined target or objective, it’s easier to imagine getting it done. The anticipation of accomplishing that goal fills you with drive and energy. Through continuously keeping the objective vividly in front of you, the doing becomes easier and more fulfilling, because you can see and feel your progress on the way there.

Set up your rewards, as effectively as you choose your targets. The kid part of you wants the goodies, not just the end. And, you will go longer and harder with greater ease, when you consciously map out your reward and keep it in mind through out your process. You do deserve the goodies too….