http://blogs.hbr.org/bregman/2012/01/your-problem-isnt-motivation.html.
The reality that we need to face everyday is getting things done. We often battle on our priorities that we get overwhelmed. An overwhelming feeling is good, only if we keep our heads cool and not let the commotion eat the rest of us. Work never gets done all in one day, and their will always be something that comes out of nowhere that needs fixing or that needs attention. The fact that we go to work everyday despite the issues we face or goes home to our family despite the problems we need to solve means we never run out of motivation, it is consistency and follow through that makes the difference. This article is a good read, a zest for us to move along with work and with life.