I am absolutely a self-starter.  I understand all too well that you cannot rely on anyone to want something for you, because if you do not want to achieve it for yourself, that its going to be very difficult in accomplishing anything.  With experience, I learned how to motivate myself through my goals and setting up achievable sub-goals that makes that ultimate goal seem a lot more attainable through steps.  I keep a journal and I often put my ideas down on paper and reflect towards them later on.  For example, if I have an idea to re-design a room in my house, I will jot the idea down with some of the things that are on my mind that day.  I will go back on another day with a clear and fresh mind, and I may think of better things or see how some of the things that I wrote down may not be attainable for whatever reason.  I found this to be an effective way of keeping myself engaged and making sure that I am going through with the ideas that I want to achieve.