Acharya Prashant explains that the common struggle with demotivation and distraction stems from the fact that our goals are often not truly our own. He questions whether our inspiration is internal or if we are simply rushing after a target because many others desire the same thing. He uses the analogy of a marathon, stating that a person cannot be dragged to complete one; the inspiration must come from within. If a goal-setting process is influenced by external factors or trends, one will never feel internally committed, and any persuasion used to move toward that goal will lack strength and longevity. He further asserts that distractions are not powerful; rather, it is the chosen goal that is powerless and unworthy. A worthy motive must either provide unconditional, purposeless joy or lead to liberation from bondage. If a goal is pursued solely for external rewards like money, career, or prestige, motivation cannot be sustained. In contrast, when the very process of doing something is the reward and the bliss, one will never be distracted. Acharya Prashant emphasizes that a goal is beautiful when it offers joy regardless of success or failure, or when it directly challenges one's current state of bondage to achieve freedom.