My Father Never Spoke About Motivation

All rights reserved by the author — 12/01/2026

My father never spoke about motivation.
He woke up early, tied his shoes, and left.
No speeches. No slogans.
As a child, I thought something was missing.
Now I know — nothing was.
Some mornings don’t need encouragement.
They only need continuity.
You get up because yesterday ended unfinished.
You move because stopping was never discussed.
This morning feels like that — quiet, steady, unquestioning.
If you’re waiting to feel inspired before starting, don’t.
Some lives are built without announcing themselves.

Rajat Chandra Sarmah
Guwahati, Assam, India
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