What Motivates Us?

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What Motivates Us?

There is a difference between inspiration and motivation. Inspiration
affects our attitude -? the way we think. Motivation affects our behavior-the
way we act. For this reason no one person can motivate another. All we can
hope to do is inspire one another to motivate ourselves. Motivation
must come from within. Fear is a common motivator. Think of
it as the do-it-or-else method. Reward is another common
motivator, thought by many to be the best one of all. Yet,
the only motivation that works all the time -- regardless
of the circumstances ? is self-motivation. Self-motivation
is self-discipline, which means "minding ourselves." Therefore,
self-disciplined motivation means doing something simply because we
want to do it and doing the right thing simply because it?s the right thing to
do ? both are examples of lasting, top-notch motivation.

Motivation by fear may work temporarily, but only as long as the person
instilling the fear in you is there. Motivation by reward doesn?t work unless we
choose the reward and, even then, the reward eventually loses its luster and charm ?
no external, material motivator can ever keep us motivated long-term. Enough
is never enough.

Self-motivation, on the other hand, forces us to ask the question "Why
should I?" The answer can only come from within. Arriving at the answer will
help us discover what will satisfy our inner needs ? whatever they may be.
Discover the joy of self-motivation, the joy of accomplishing an important
goal because you wanted to, not because somebody forced you to do it by
threatening dire consequences if you didn?t, or coerced you to do it by
promising you a reward if you did.

To stay focused, authentic and motivated in all that you
do, simply check and clean up your motives
? be honest with yourself about why you do what you do
? and ensure that you replace any actions that are externally motivated with good, pure, powerful,
positive self-motivation. Remember that it?s what we do when the leader,
manager, preacher, parent, coach or teacher is not around that makes us champions!

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