I like reading horror stories about people failing step 1, that motivates me, lol. Also I can look at my loan statement, if I need some serious motivation!
Fear of failure is a great motivator to me! I took too long to study. I used 7 wks and wished I had only used 4. The last few days are some of the most important, but I know I kinda dropped the ball.
My advice.....think about what you want to do for residency....think about preferred location....think about having to isolate yourself for another 4 or 5 wks of studying....think of the embarrassment of failure