This is where I think my Dad was spot on. He never waited for any motivation. His simple Fundda was to get the things done. He never rely on other and whatever is expected from him he was spot on. I think with time the mindset and attitude has changed a lot. Rather than focusing in things people were too lazy to do anything...
We should at least do what we agree to do right? People say we shouldn't live up to other's expectations, but when we make a contract, we agree with someone, their expectations are valid. There might be circumstances that change conditions, but that needs to be renegotiated and is a "breach" of contract.