We build our character from the bricks of habit we pile up day by day.
You cannot climb the ladder of success dressed in the costume of failure.
You can literally force yourself to be courteous, happy and enthusiastic with every person you meet. After you have forced yourself to be so for a short period of time... the habit takes over.
To a child, 'love' is spelled T-I-M-E.
Dont count the things you do, do the things that count.
Motivation gets you going and habit gets you there.