Why I Never Depend on Motivation as a Medical Student 

Realization is when you notice that this video gives a lot of motivation to never depend on motivation

This video format of you walking around while teaching us is very captivating! Thanks, Zach.

After the exhaustion from an all nighter before one of my med school final exams and endless hours of studying, this was exactly the kind of reassurance I needed to hear. It’ll all be worth it in the end even if in the moment it feels like the heaviest weight in the world. Thank you for this.

Bottom line: Practice the habit of showing up even at times when you don't feel like it. Enlightened. Thanks! 🥺

I agree with the message of "don't rely on motivation to come to you and lift you up." But routine is just one of the standards of productivity (like eating healthy is a standard, or part of being healthy). At times you need to destress, letting go of negativity. Other times you need rest (please don't pull a 4-allnighter). Having a planner helps to make routine. As well as actually getting with it. And reaffirming yourself each step of the way. Even if it's a small step (especially if you're just starting).

love how precise & concise this video is... not a 10-20 min long tips & tricks. sometimes we forget the simple thing. this video is a great reminder. will watch when I had a bad day 😊

As a pre med student struggling with indiscipline; you just gave me the best life advice! I was doing all of that things you mentioned my brain tricking me into that i need to scroll mindlessly and that i deserve doing this after a long day at school. Thank you for saving me ❤ I have instantly liked you!

That's what I was missing. A routine 🥲 Thanks Zach love you 🥺

Thank you for this reminder! A few weeks ago I was in this mood, accomplishing everything that I planned then I cut my finger and couldn't do anything. Even when Im not fully healed, everyday I try to do a little more. Your words are what I need to come back in track. Thank you and for all your content, it really inspires me! ❤️

Thank you so much for this video!! I´m a first year medical student and I´ve felt lost durying the last few weeks because of my lack of motivation. But your video has saved me and showed me the right path to follow. Lots of love from Chile!! 🇨🇱

I’ve got to say Zach, lately I’ve been feeling exactly what you explained in the beginning of the video. I’ve struggled too much for too long and I desperately needed to change that. I aspire to be like you Zach and this video opened my eyes. Thank you!

you inspire me as an IMG on my way to take the Step 1. Really, watching your videos changed my life! I live in Venezuela and wish to be a MD in the US. Every video you´ve made until now helped me so much that you have no idea. Hope to meet you one day in real life and give you a huge THANK YOU for this! Keep it up, you´re chrushing it and in the mean time helping other people. Thank you Zach

Doctor, this is one of the best videos for me. Now the only thing that happily keeps me doing my work is my passion for my job. Thank you so much for sharing your experience and philosophy of life.

We always look forward to your videos. Keep being a significant inspiration and motivator to many people.

I love your stoic approach. I've been following you for years; you are so authentic and sincere, I enjoy every video you make. I wish only the best in life!

Thank you Zach🥰 I'm struggling during my forth year of med school, your video really help me find back who I am meant to be

this a work of art honestly... thank you, Zach. really appreciate it.

Thank you for this video. Your creativeness, effort, and especially your message transferred to my personal understanding of doing what I have to because I am meant to do what I have to do and will do.

This is really amazing and very awakening. This is all a person needs who is trying to achieve anything at all in life. Thank you. Habit is everything.

This is - ironically - the most motivational motivation video I've ever seen. Thank you so much for this!

That's exactly the answer I wanted. Thank you very much for making this video!🙏

Thank you Zach I've been having hard time to bring myself to study but now I know to just do it and not let my emotions rule

Thank you . I was really needing this ❤

I've recently come across your channel and I am loving your content, now you are one of my favorite influencers. Keep up the good work

I recently found your channel and I am very intrigued with your content, thank you for sharing these videos, they are a wonderful resource. I look forward to your future videos :D

why the hell has this masterpiece not millions of millions views, thank you

One of the best contents so far. Thanks Zach!

This is the only enlightening that I need my entire life. Thank you Zach!

THIS is so strong, so beautiful 😊 where have you mastered this great skill of speaking, Zach? 🎉 Now I’ll rewatch and rush to schedule my tomorrow

This is exactly what I needed to hear, thanks for making this video Zach.

Thanks for all your videos and advices man. Take care you and your loved one

What a great video. Great production. Extremely motivating

Happy thanksgiving Zack! Excellent topic, I agree. And never give up! You are going to be a great Doctor. God bless you for all your wonderful and educational videos who inspire us to keep doing great human action for all.

Thanks for this. It was the wake up call I needed

It is true. But I find myself losing the purpose of why I even chose medical school in the first place when I become so focused more on the "DOING". . I learned that motivation once in a while is actually healthy, but youre so right that it should never be the main source of movement

Loved this ❤️👌🏾 Please make more 5-6 min duration videos like this one ☺️

Needed that pick me up, thanks dude.

I really like your speaking in the last sentence. You say “Motivation doesn’t matter anymore because you are strong” . That sounds really nice.

You've been inspiring and awakening me to have a clear mind. Thank you so much. I love you :)

Thankyou for this!! 💗✨

I cannot tell you how much I needed this, thank you Zach

This is exactly what I needed to get my master's dissertation started! Thanks :)

Can't express how good the content of this video is! very cinematic too!

Amazing video, this is just what I needed. I will be grade 12 next year, hoping to do medicine the year after that. But it's difficult though. I'll need to do a little better on my subjects next year if I want to make it in at the start of university. I've been trying to get a productive study routine at home since school doesn't come back until jan/feb 2023. But at home it's hard to find the motivation to study school work at home consistently. But this video has really opened my eyes as to what I'm doing and why I'm doing it. Success is never easy, but despite that, we still have the strength to reach it, not through motivation but through knowing our own purpose. Thanks.

Thank you so much This video gives a lot of meaning!

Thank you so much I really needed that

Best video about "motivation" I have ever come across on YT. I have histology and clinical anatomy in a few days. This video is exactly what I need. Tysm Dr Highley!!

cool video Zach - enjoyed this one! I like the concept and the visuals too

Amazing. This got me back to studying. Thank you!

Thank you for this! 😇❤

That’s exactly the type of motivation I’m looking for. Thank you .

Very true, when I started working out it's really hard to keep getting up and biking to the gym. But after you do it for a month consistently I couldn't go without the gym anymore. It really became a habit!

Zach, this is the best video you did, this is remarkable indeed 🙏

You are my hero man, thank you so much❤

Probably the best video I´ve ever seen. Thank you so much

Truly stop letting our emotions rule us. Great video Zac

i LOVED the start of the video such a nice intro good job bro

Dame thanks man, really helped :)

just... thank u, i needed this

Wow, this was very powerful, the video, the editing, the music, the quote by Marcus Aurelius. Well done and thank you ❤

Very genuine idea , and very well presented with lot of authenticity

Right time, right place.👍 Thanks Zach

This is powerful! Keep going 💪

You've just made my day. Incredible thoughts

WOW. JUST WOW. I'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW AND CAN I JUST SAY YOU DO NOT DISSAPOINT!!! LOVE THE FORMAT, SOUND EFFECTS AND MESSAGE HERE. AMAZING VIDEO, I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT ONE!!!

Thanks for the motivation!

Thanks very much for this, U are amazing

This was 💣! Fantastic video 👏🏽 “let motivation become irrelevant “

This is awesome thank you brother.

Very concise and helpful!

This motivated me to not motivate myself. Great video! Definitely needed this while studying for the MCAT!

Thank you for this video!

Love the new video style.

Thanks, this motivated me.

Truly amazing video and message behind it

i needed this. I am a pre med student, I took a year drop for this, spending endless money on learning and here I'm not studying at all I am disappointed in myself, I was waiting for some motivation for something to strike my heart but it didn't and here I have successfully wasted a damn year. from today I am giving my phone to my parents, stopping being slave to my mind and use social media when I get that damn college I've had enough of this. thanks for this man

You will never know how grateful i am for this concise, dare i say, motivation ✅☑☑✅

Zach THiS is the best video EVER !!!! This is the most REALISTIC content evvverrrr. Self discipline is the key. Emotions have no value in practical life. Got it. You are a GEM. ❤️

Thank you boy May god bless you😭❤ It was so good

Its been a while since ive heard such sincere speech .. thank u doc ❤️

Been looking forward to your video!Happy thanksgiving, Zach!

Another great video, Zach! Cheers from Brazil!

Super engaging format and very inspiring!!

Wow!!! This is deep bro🔥

Your video quality & colors on video are amazing .🎉🎉

Ironically, this video motivated me more than anything I've seen in a while

I rarely comment a yt video but this was very motivating!! Quotes that we should have in our mind everyday. Also veryveryyy good staged, video and editing 💯💯 discipline over motivation 🏆

So far, this is the most effective video I've ever watch about discipline.

Just in the right time .. THANK YOU

It was a great piece Zach. First time hearing you.There goes a subscribe.

Very inspiring, thank you so much

Amazing content!! There should be a 10x more views on this video! Thanks for your amazing work!

Weirdly enough, one of the best motivational videos I've ever seen! :))

Thanks Zach ❤

Watch Elizabeth Filip's videos on this. She has an interesting take on routine, motivational mapping and how to get things done even when you are lazy. Best I have ever watched! Good efforts Zach. Though I will emphasise that you shouldn't fight against your mind too much, it can be bratty, sure. But try to find a balance between all you want to do against all the laziness and procrastination and why your mind behaves certain way. There are underlying simplistic issues that you can resolve and work TOGETHER with your mind, like a best friend. I think as someone who gets overwhelmed easily and gets a lot of high functional anxiety, it seems it's imperative for me to not stick too much to numbers and tight schedules but rather trust myself and follow a flexible routine that doesn't seem like a punishment. Discipline is often interpreted as punishment or like a noose around your neck, i hope people understand that it's not about that, it's not in the long hours but small consistent tasks that discipline is binded and helps. Give yourself a break when you need it, don't burn out. Look for "Positive stress", rather than being the villian of your own story and inventing pressure and collapsing your system. Sure it will take time and loads of trial and error but believe me, balance is the only way to go. Your mind is your best companion, don't learn to punish it too much. Try to get along. :))

I've microbiology exam on upcoming Tuesday and pathology exam on 12 December , i think timing of this video is just pin point . I always look forward to your videos zach !! I know it's so hard to spare time during med school but you always comes up for us with such helpful doses . Wish me good luck for my second year exams 🥲

Amazing video. Can't believe a Med student made such a captivating video as if it was a full time motivation speaker 👏

Needed to hear this

This sounds like such a meaningless existence though. Just powering through a monotonous routine you very well may hate because you are "not letting your emotions win". You need a mix of both. You need to do something you enjoy, but have the perseverance to push through when that thing you enjoy doesn't become enjoyable anymore (for a short time). For example, any field of study has topics that people absolutely hate, and getting through those is where this video applies well, but just throwing away motivation seems very dangerous.

This is your best video so far.