To Clarify: Let's say your goal is to learn how to ride a bike. How motivated are you toward your goal after being able to ride for 30 seconds versus always falling? In the same way your successful actions can keep you moving towards your goal (versus giving up because of failure). If printing out your essay is your last step, you won't feel as motivated to print your essay if you only have your name and date on it (no successful actions taken before). Hope this helps clarify this tip.