Know what you want: In order to accomplish any purpose, you need to have clear what you want. Set the goal, and write it on a piece of paper, visualize it, and try to quantify it.
Set a deadline for your goal: How many days will you work to make it happen? Having a timeline creates the necessary ‘positive stress’ to activate yourself to find solutions.
Plan a strategy: How are you going to achieve your goal? This is the way to get from point A (where you currently are) to point B (where you want to be). A good exercise is to break the process into smaller ones, where in each you have micro-goals. This will have an impact on productivity and motivation.
Keep in mind the magic number. Be conscious and visualize your numerical goal.
Review the process. Where am I? Track your achievements in a piece of paper. Have a general view on where you are, in regards with your goal and timeline.
Learn from the process. What did I do well and what could be done differently and better? Learning from mistakes helps to refine your strategy, and to grow professionally.
Be persistent. Maintain your eager to reach your goal, no matter what the circumstances are. Go for it.