[Verse 1] Sarah wakes up every morning, hits the snooze again Waits for motivation's calling, but it never comes to stay Dreams of being more productive, but she's stuck in the same way While her friend Mark gets things done without the struggle every day [Chorus] Don't wait for motivation, it's a feeling that will fade Build your processes and systems, let the structure pave the way Make the right choice the easy choice, set defaults that won't betray Environment over willpower, that's the productive people's way Process, defaults, environment That's how winners play the game [Verse 2] Mark sets out his workout clothes right beside his bedroom door Phone goes straight into the kitchen, not beside his bed anymore Healthy snacks fill up his pantry, junk food never makes it home When the right choice is the simple choice, success becomes your own [Chorus] Don't wait for motivation, it's a feeling that will fade Build your processes and systems, let the structure pave the way Make the right choice the easy choice, set defaults that won't betray Environment over willpower, that's the productive people's way Process, defaults, environment That's how winners play the game [Bridge] When you're tired and you're stressed When your willpower's at its best Will you still make the right call? Smart design prevents the fall [Verse 3] Productive people learned the secret, they don't fight themselves each day They design their world around them so good habits come naturally Remove the friction from the good stuff, add some barriers to the bad Build a life that works without you having to feel motivated [Chorus] Don't wait for motivation, it's a feeling that will fade Build your processes and systems, let the structure pave the way Make the right choice the easy choice, set defaults that won't betray Environment over willpower, that's the productive people's way Process, defaults, environment That's how winners play the game [Outro] Process, defaults, environment Structure sets your spirit free Process, defaults, environment That's productivity's key
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