For a lot of us the word motivation is demotivating, something to be avoided, a cliche that has lost its power, and that turns people off.
However, on the other hand we are envious and desirous of the energy, enthusiasm and frequently the success of people who are, dare we say it, obviously incredibly highly motivated.
So what does motivation mean, and why is it important if at all?
The starting point must be, motivated toward what? To be motivated you must have goals, dreams or a vision that you aspire to. By having this you have a strong beginning, however we all know people who set goals, maybe even people we know very well, maybe even us, that too often don’t achieve them, whether out of apathy, laziness, giving up when the going gets tough or any one of a thousand other good reasons.
So what’s the difference between people who just do it, and people who intend to just do it, and would love to just do it, but never actually make it happen? Its in the reasons that you have and more importantly are aware of that make you burn to get it done, to enjoy the good life, to pay off your mortgage, to buy a Porsche or Ferrari or to set
up your own business.
Quite simply, the strength of your motivation is a direct result of how clear and compelling are your reasons for desiring to achieve your goals.
Here’s an example, we place a 20 foot walkway with no handrails between the roofs of two skyscapers in the heart of New York City. We go out onto the roof and I offer you 2 quid if you will walk across the walkway from one skyscaper to the next, and remember the gusting winds that can come from nowhere when you’re up that high.
The probability is that you’d tell me to get lost. Its a short walkway, but you perceive that the risk just isn’t worth the reward, and your motivation to accept my challenge is low to say the least.
Now we’ll change things a little. Same skyscaper, same walkway except that the second skyscraper is on fire. Oh, and your loved one, a child, wife, parent or friend is on the other side of the walkway and needs your help. Will you do it?
Do you need a little time to think about it? Usually not. You see the difference is you’re incredibly highly motivated to take immediate action to save that life fast, and you don’t need to think about it, even momentarily, because your reason is so, so strong. Talk about a time when you’re just going to do it, well this is it!
Next time you meet someone who is successful, healthy, happy, fit or talented ask him or her
what their reasons are, and you’ll get a much clearer read on what motivation actually means.
So that’s it. Discover your true reasons and create that life that you dream of.
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Gary McGeown
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