How I Keep Myself Motivated in Chess

Some people ask how one keeps themselves motivated in chess? It is kind of like the how one trains question, but slightly different. Outside of studying and having passion for the game, I apply some simple techniques. #1) What do I want to do differently, or how do I want to be differently than others? #2) Whose rank do I want to beat, and go up from there? #3) How can I show that I'm not just wanting to do well in the game, but always giving it my best? #4) How do I learn from the past mistakes?