Self-motivation comes directly from you. No one can give it to you and no one can take it away from you. It is the most essential factor you need to be successful and to achieve your goals, whether they are lifelong or short-term goals. If you do not motivate yourself, you will never be able to view yourself with self-respect. It takes self-motivation to dream and put your dream into action. Without it, you will never get anywhere in life.