I just started learning so I only know the hiragana and some random vocabulary, when I sit down to study and feel like procrastinating I think about my wish to live there one day, even if not for the rest of my life. Think that this bit of study will help you get one step closer to a greater personal achievement, you'll be independent from translators so lots of doors open for you, maybe it won't work for everyone but that depends only on your passion for language. Don't lose your way, boys!