"... do you have any tricks to motivate yourself in this type of situation?"
If you're looking for tricks, make sure you find tricks that work for long-term. Otherwise after a few meetings/projects/days/weeks, you'll start wondering again.
"... because I don't care about the product enough to put in the effort."
Here is an alternate thought (call it a trick if you have to): What if you forced yourself to care? Unconditionally. Emotionally. With passion. Like you'd care for your kids or pets or dear ones? Fake it at first if you have to, and then slide into it. Do a mental hack.
Caring for real will make you vulnerable (which is a sign that you actually care). But if the company culture is decent (which it sounds like it is), you will soon start to stand out, more opportunities will come your way and it will be a virtuous cycle.
If after trying for a few months, this doesn't get you anywhere, you know it's very clearly time to leave. And this time, go do something you are sure you will care for.
If you're looking for tricks, make sure you find tricks that work for long-term. Otherwise after a few meetings/projects/days/weeks, you'll start wondering again.
"... because I don't care about the product enough to put in the effort."
Here is an alternate thought (call it a trick if you have to): What if you forced yourself to care? Unconditionally. Emotionally. With passion. Like you'd care for your kids or pets or dear ones? Fake it at first if you have to, and then slide into it. Do a mental hack.
Caring for real will make you vulnerable (which is a sign that you actually care). But if the company culture is decent (which it sounds like it is), you will soon start to stand out, more opportunities will come your way and it will be a virtuous cycle.
If after trying for a few months, this doesn't get you anywhere, you know it's very clearly time to leave. And this time, go do something you are sure you will care for.