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Motivation
Motivation is the desire, that inner drive that
keeps you moving forward to your dream, despite the losses,
the frustration, the mistakes, and the setbacks. It is
the engine that fuels your actions and all that you do. Motivated people consistently achieve at a high level.
They have a mission, a purpose, and are excited to
do what it takes to achieve it. Successful people use
a variety of factors to stay motivated. The key is
to understand what drives you to achieve, and then
discover and apply the methods that bring your dreams
to life.
What Motivates YOU?
Many things may drive a person's motivation:
* Success
* Hate to lose
* Others' expectations
* Failure and disappointment
* Great achievements of others
* Love of competition and challenge
* Fear
* Achieving goals
* Fulfilling potential
* Inspirational films or books
* Attention and recognition
* Prove yourself to others
* Career scrap book
* Money
* Desire to be your best
These factors usually fall into two categories:
Intrinsic motivation, where the desire to achieve
is internal (it comes from factors inside of you).
* Intrinsically motivated people are those who do something
because they love it. They love to compete, to work
hard and achieve their goals.
Extrinsic motivation, where the incentive is external
(it comes from things that are outside of you).
* Examples of extrinsic motivators are the tangible
or real (the trophies, the money), or intangible (the
recognition, fame, praise) rewards that come from success.
Sure the trophies and the money may sometimes come
into play, but successful people do not rely on these
factors alone. Extrinsic factors can assist to motivate
you. For example, when you are praised for the quality
of your performance, not just for the results; when
you reward yourself for a job well done; and when your
supervisor acknowledges your effort and hard work.
Being your best and achieving your goals is one of
the greatest motivating forces. Research shows that
if you can develop intrinsic motivation, you will work
harder and longer and will always strive to excel.
Develop Intrinsic Motivation
Motivation is not possible without a goal. It is up
to you to make your goals powerful magnets which
will exert a strong positive force on you that inspires
you to reach them.
Goals enable you to bridge the gap between what you
are and what you could be! Are your goals serving you?
Ask yourself the following questions:
1. Are your goals clear, challenging, and targeted
at being your best?
2. Are you doing something every day that takes you
a step closer to your goals?
3. Is your commitment to quality in training, learning,
practice, preparation, and performance strong enough
to help you reach your goals?
4. Are you making time for fun in your life? Are you
resting and recovering too?
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