Anxiety, the next gumption trap, is sort of the opposite of ego. You're so sure you'll do everything wrong you're afraid to do anything at all. Often this, rather than "laziness" is the real reason you find it hard to get started
why are you not romanticizing the mundane things? why are you not cooking with ambience lighting & beverages? cleaning with a soundtrack & dance? answering emails with scented candles on the desk & jazz? why are you not creating pockets of luxury?