How to Deal with a Long Approach Hike

We've all been here, dreaming of climbing that long-awaited route deep (even Mt Everest is a possibility) in the mountains. Get all the gear in the truck, take the drive, probably set a camp just outside the trailhead. And the next morning we're gonna wake up and...walk. All. Day. Long. Here's some tips for how to deal with having to keep yourself going through a long approach, and how to still have the energy to send the route when you get the chance.