I once read, that in life, you need to get out and get hit by it. The sooner you get hit by life the sooner you learn. If your not achieving what you want, get out there and get hit by it. Not getting enough sales, get out and find them. Your customers are not happy, get out and ask them what's wrong. Lost your motivation, get out and get inspired.
Its easier said then done to get out and get hit by life when its beaten the hell out of you. Its easier to stay doing what your currently doing because its what you know, its the unacceptable comfort level that has become routine.
At times you need a spark a catalyst so to speak to help get the wheels in motion. A little almost un-noticeable movement that gets that big wheel moving. You need the weight of ideas and energy to help push and get things started. Most importantly, you need someone to think differently who can generate ideas providing solutions and the momentum you need.
I've always been told I was different. I was out in left field, an out of the box kind of guy and most of the time, seen as someone from another planet. When I was younger I was bothered by it. Now I embrace it. I believe everyone has a purpose and a talent within themselves to achieve great things.