Motivation Articles

Materialism is a philosophical theory that matter is the only substance, and reality and everything else — thought, emotions, intellect, and existence — are explained in terms of physical phenomena on matter. Do not confuse materialism with stuff-ism — the constant acquisition of possessions — see # 9.

Avoid Trifling Conversation By Dr. Ron Ross The Ellen DeGeneres show was on the TV when I walked into a waiting room. I had to listen to it because, well, because it was on and I had to wait. I didn’t want to hear it so I did my best to tune out her inane conversation with some celebrity. What I heard serves to make the point of this edition’s way out of the mud: avoid trifling conversation.

What drives you to be motivated in your life—or in your career? There are many people who have created and pursued a fulfilling career training people the significance to motivate oneself. One example of this is the self-motivation guru like Tony Robbins. Today, we will discuss about the substance of motivation when you work at home and in all aspects of daily living. We have already seen several advertisements and seminars on how to be inspired and how to stay motivated wh

It's five fifteen in the morning. You wake up excited with a day of new and amazing possibilities ahead of you. You bounce out of bed and hit the floor running. You jump in the shower, throw down some toast and head out the front door. Knowing that today, is the day. Your heart is racing with ...

As described on Wikipedia, “An entrepreneur is an ambitious individual who raises capital through risk and/or initiative.” Sounds simple enough right? Well, maybe. In an article posted by Forbes Brett Nelson, shows a distinction of a true entrepreneur (from Dictionary.com): “an individual who organizes and manages ANY undertaking, particularly a business, for the most part with considerable drive, determination and risk.” If I am allowed to give my own definition on what is entrepreneurship, I would definitely sum it all up into one word. Passion.

It is an unfortunate fact of modern life that danger lurks around more corners than ever before. According to some measures, 83% of people in this country will become victims of violent crime at some point in their life. This is a sobering statistic. While much debate centres around preventing crime, victims are frequently left without the tools to recover and move on. Today we’ll explore a few things that victims of crimes can do to avoid living their lives in fear. Defens

There is no doubt that it is very difficult to find a job. But for entrepreneurs, it is more difficult to retain their employees. Being an entrepreneur, you must assure that your company is filled with people who are enthusiastic in coming to your office regularly. In this regard, you need to keep your employees motivated. You should instill a feeling of self-motivation in them. In this aspect, you need to reward them for their small and big accomplishments from time to time.

I bet we've all wondered why some people are so successful, and asked what do they have that we don't? When people talk about the secret to success, it's almost like they are saying there is this hidden formula to which if you could just find out what it was, you would all of a sudden be as successful. If there was such a thing, surely we would all be doing it?! With this in mind, I found myself researching the secret to success, looking at a range of successful people, to fi

After twenty-six years of making monster hits together, U2 front man Bono and his band know a thing or two about making “good” work “great.” In an interview with USA Today, he recalled that an early version of their hit single “Vertigo” had been “massaged, hammered, tweaked, lubed, sailed through two mixes, and got U2’s unanimous stamp of ‘very good.’ But very good is the enemy of great. You think great is right next door. It’s not. It’s in another cou

Have you made annual grand goals and/or set professional/personal growth expectations so high that even by the end of January you start to feel discouraged? I heard recently on TV from a manager of a health club that people who want to get into shape and/or lose some extra weight, start strong right after the New Year, then they seem to not only get discouraged, but often quit their workouts by March! What can happen if you set a health or other goal too high? Recently a cl

Many see coincidences as embedded in a higher, transcendental force, a cosmic “glue,” as it were, which binds random events together in a meaningful and coherent pattern. The question has always been: could such a harmonizing principle actually exist? Or are skeptics right in regarding this as a product of wishful thinking, a consoling myth spawned by the intellectual discomfort and capriciousness of chance? Mathematician Warren Weaver, in his book, Lady Luck: The

What Are You Tolerating in Your Life? Making the principle of vacuum work for you In order to be successful, it’s critical we become clear about what we really want and why we want it. And the flip side to that is to also be clear about what we don’t want. We all have things in our lives that, at best, don’t serve us. Many of these things actually detract from the quality and satisfaction of our lives. What we’ve found to be helpful is to create a toleration list. By

Imagine that you've lost something which is very important to you. Very. A prized, irreplaceable possession. Although it's worth a lot of money, you don't care about it's financial value; it's all about what it means to you emotionally. Personally. Your grandfather gave it to you. You are heart ...

As a Spiritually Based Entrepreneur you already have the key elements of "real success." Do you know what they are? Some of these keys were recently highlighted for me after an inspiring conversation I had with a new client. She called me because she was ready to step into the "bigger place" that is calling her. Right away I was moved by the love and respect with which she talked about her own clients and colleagues, and the problem they overcame. This new client is planning

Do you have an unusual life? Have you done things differently and managed to overcome long odds? Then why not become a motivational speaker? Doing so offers you a huge number of opportunities because there is a lot of money to be had. Even if it doesn’t become a full-time job, it can still be nice sideline income. Even better, if you have some product that's related to what you do then these motivational speaking gigs and what you’re selling can dovetail nicely, with you

In the wake of the floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, tsunamis and radiation leaks this spring, we're struck by the realization that changes in the Earth present in many ways. At times they're gradual or sudden and violent. They can come from the forces of nature or the actions of human beings. They can be unexpected and out of our control or planned and anticipated. In any case, the havoc they wreak can affect millions. The effects of the natural disasters this spring alone hav

I have to admit the title of this writing is OUTSTANDING! We all know as we are progressing towards our personal goals, dreams and aspirations that we will fail repeatedly, and then all of a sudden we achieve our ultimate outcome and attain our WHY in LIFE! As I state, “Each failure is a stepping stone to Success, which in turn will become a very long and lovely stone walkway into the castle of your DREAMS!” You must truly internalize the need to fail in life. Most people fa

Putting Your Career into Proper PerspectivennBy the time my own career started to take off, I was past 30 and had 2 small children. When I look back now, I think I may have unwittingly put them 2nd, indeed, even neglected them at times. I tell you this because I think it's important to keep your career pursuits in the proper perspective. It is a balancing act to go for your dream, "Follow your Bliss", as Joseph Campbell put it, and still be there for your family and friends.

* Before I start, let me say that I don't have the definitive answer to this discussion (or any); I don't think there is one when it comes to this topic. Like most, I'm still exploring it... which is why I have chosen to make it just that; a discussion. An interactive chat. A group ...

“There’s nothing in a caterpillar that tells you it’s going to be a butterfly.” -Buckminster Fuller The essence of nature is perpetual change and as a product of nature you are also forever changing. The aging of your body is no different than nature yet when aging begins happening to you, it can feel anything but natural. As humans we bring a conscious experience to the perpetual change of nature. Instead of letting life and nature grow on it’s own, we’ve learned to mold a

Having a home-based business has tremendous perks. You are in charge of your own time, activities, projects, tasks, delegation, and you don’t have to drive much to see clients or meet with vendors. However, one of the down sides is that if you are not circulating and networking in your community, and brainstorming on-line with staff and colleagues, it can be highly isolating. This can get you in trouble at times. I know it has me. Why? Mainly because there’s no one around

I am committed to allowing myself to receive more freaking goodness than I can imagine. To start with, I am going to know that, independent of anyone else's predictions or convictions, my life can be fantastic. I am going to stop calling negativity and limitation "realism." I'm going to just start calling them negativity and limitation. We have all bought into the superstition that goodness is a soap bubble about to burst. But I challenge you to think of sadness and strain as

Stay Balanced, Stay Focused Would you be able to look back at your school years and what you had gone through to arrive at wherever you are at present in your life? Have you had a compelling journey? It's funny looking back, I did not realize how fast time flies. You see, the majority of the time when we are excessively focused on our objective we don't really take notice of the events that are happening around us.

What I'm about to write will resonate with many of you. It will surprise some of you and hopefully, it will encourage a few of you as well. For much of my life, I have felt like a... weirdo. There. I said it. Not all the time... but often. In a range of situations and settings and for a range ...

“There is huge difference between commitment and interest. You are interested in something, you would only do it at your convenience. However, if you are committed, you would accept no excuses; just results.” Rahul Kapoor If you are committed towards something, you will surely find a way to do it. Commitment means dedication, means extreme focus and zeal to work towards something. Commitment is the root to getting your goals accomplished. It usually brings out a strong fe

Our nephew, an enlisted man in the Army, is heading to a dangerous part of the world for a second tour of duty. His parents and the rest of our family are justifiably conce ed for his safety. A businessman watches carefully as a strong competitor opens a business two blocks down the street. Grandma is going to the doctor for her health check-up next week and she is apprehensive about what may be found. Each scenario is an occasion for worry.

Here’s a little secret. You can’t force clarity, creativity, or genius.nnYes, it’s maddening when you don’t know what you want--and no one else knows--because it’s your life.nnYears ago, I felt very confused about a relationship issue. I journaled about it, cried about it, meditated about it, and clamored for certainty. And all I ever got when I asked my inner guidance was “you’ll know when you know.” Now that’s the kind of guidance that makes you want to sh

By Ron Ross Feasting, football games, and of course, Black Friday sales often bury the true meaning of Thanksgiving. I must confess that at our house during the Thanksgiving weekend we do feast, I watch a little football, and my wife does some shopping. But through it all we do take time to give thanks and you should too! Here are four good reasons you should give thanks, not only on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of the year.

Are you the kind of person who is more likely to give up and surrender after only a half-hearted attempt, or are you the kind who works problems through a satisfactory ending? If you’re described as the former, you better get working on becoming the latter because it is through determination that is most likely to make the difference in whether you succeed in your business or not. Persistence is that driving force within you which pushes you to keep on going and going (like

Who is that person wearing your skin? Where have you come from, where are you going, and what are you supposed to be doing in the meantime? In short, who are you?

rn"Setting a goal is not the main thing. It is deciding how you will go about achieving it and staying with that plan." rn-Tom Landry Goals are not easy to accomplish, they require consistency along with determination. A person plans to achieve various goals in his life but journey towards the destination could be challenging and demanding. The most obvious demands are devotional effort and steadfastness.rnGoals can be categorized into personal or professional goals. Furtherm

The de?nition of the word incentive is something that incites or is likely to incite to determination or action. As you are paying the price to live your dream in life, you need to have something to incite you to take action. Basically, you need to have a strong enough “WHY” in order to make it through all you will experience as you build your dream. As we know 95% of people die with their music still playing in them, because they never had a dream strong enough or large eno

"When we compare ourselves to others, we will always feel better than or less than our true selves."rn rnThat said, it's also important to surround ourselves with people who challenge us to run faster, think bigger, walk longer. But not because THEY do, but because that is what we want and need for ourselves. With all of the people that I meet, it is no surprise that many are living big and powerful lives. They inspire me, motivate me, and serve as a beacon for how full and r

When the noises around you are so loud you can’t hear yourself think, what do you do? You turn them off! And if by magic, you can think again, and envision again, and create again, and dialogue again, and feel a sense of newly regained energy, “again”. That is Silence to the Fifth Power. It restores your sense of wellness, and wholeness. It’s got magical healing and healthy properties. And it’s so simple; all you have to do is “Turn-On the Silence” while blockin

The coffee table I built in wood-shop in the 11th grade has never wanted to be a ladder, dining room table or a boat. It has had one purpose in life, and has been quite content to be a coffee table. OK, I used it once or twice to stand on to change a light bulb, however that did not make it a ladder. But we humans are not inanimate objects like coffee tables or couches or clocks. Our individual purpose for living is more complex and many need help disce ing it.

Successful people will tell you that there are two kinds of men and women in this world. Those that make things happen and those that watch things happen. Life can be very simple when you choose to be the latter. Contented with what you have, work just enough to pay your way, happy to let life roll on by. In their hearts they might know that isn't enough, but that’s what they are willing to settle for. Then there are those that choose to make things happen. The everyday peop

When you are motivated, you approach your tasks with energy and enthusiasm. A lack of motivation can make everything seem like hard work. You will feel like your driving force has gone and you just can’t be bothered to do what you need to. Sometimes you can’t be bothered to do anything at all when you lack motivation. This feeling can hold you back and stop you achieving your best, which in turn lowers your motivation even further. With a lack of motivation you can often co

“I’m shy. That’s just the way I am,” said a young lady I spoke to recently. To her, shyness is in the same category as the color of her eyes or the size of her feet – something she cannot change. But she can change, and so can you. You do not have to be stranded alone in the corner of a room while everyone else has a good time. Here are three reasons why you are shy and one thing you can do about it.

Want better results in your business and in your personal life? Most of us do. Problem is that sometimes we get stuck and feel like we’re on a treadmill, working hard but achieving less than our heart’s desire. We’ve all been there, right? Who hasn’t gotte “jazzed” about new financial goals, weight loss or fitness program ? These new initiatives start off with our enthusiasm and positive intentions in place. Unfortunately, things can start to go in the wrong direction qui

These days, many of us are in the bog-swamp-fog of transition. Transition is that Jello-like place on the way to a new identity—a place that defies certainty in the meantime. Maybe we have chosen to leave something behind. Maybe we’ve been heaved off a crumbling ledge--with or without a severance package. Either way newness and “lack of control” have a way of sweeping in and taking our breath away, changing the course of our days, and leaving us hesitating before the

Surrender to the tidal wave. This fierce love is here to assist you in beginning a new, true, invincible life. If you’re feeling unsettled by the unknown and assaulted by change, remember, it’s a strength to be undoing that which no longer works. This is progress, not mayhem.nnThe artist Pablo Picasso wrote, “Every act of creation is first of all an act of destruction.” And exquisite Nietzsche said, “You must become a chaos before giving birth to a shining star.”

The other day I read about an acquaintance, another author, I know who was featured in The New York Times. As I came upon the story, try as I might to fill my mind with the bird songs and daisies of good will, I felt sandpaper scrape my soul. Immediately, her shiny success became my failure. nnJealousy stung me like tear gas, laced with longing and sadness. Yes, of course, I’d much prefer you think I’m someone who levitates on my good desires for everyone else. An

As a business owner, you've probably already been faced with one of the biggest challenges – stayingrnorganized and productive. Realizing that you need to make time to get yourself organized is one of the biggest steps to gettingrnorganized. It isn't enough to simply say, "I'll file that stuff later." Later never comes. When was the lastrntime you had a bunch of free time to get organized? Yeah, me neither. The first step you can take to getting organized is to schedule som

It doesn’t matter if you’re a high school student staring at a pile of college applications and wondering how you’re supposed to pick a major, or if you’re a middle aged adult who’s suddenly realized you’re not as happy as you could be, knowing what you want to do with your future can be a complicated question. There aren’t any easy answers.r

Over two thousand years ago, the ancient Romans began the practice of making New Year's resolutions when they named the first month after Janus, the god of beginnings. Janus had two faces, one looking back at the old year, the other looking forward to the new one. In order to secure good fortune in the future, January became the time when you ask forgiveness for past deeds and look inward for areas to improve.nnNow that you have made your own personal resolutions - still an h

TAKE MY BREATH AWAY - What Is the Bold Action That Will Move You Forward? nnWhen was the last time you had your breath taken? An even better question is: When was the last time you (INTENTIONALLY) did something that took your breath?nn THE DANGER! nnYou can have your breath taken for a number of reasons in a number of ways. But for the purpose here, I'm talking about having your breath taken by doing the "thing" you are called to do, and that feels like danger to you.nnWhatev

In writing this article I grappled with several questions and asked myself: What is my motive for writing an article about motivation? What is it I want my readers to realize about Motivation? and what behavior do I want them to exhibit after they read this article pertaining to Motivation? So with those and several other questions in mind, I begin my research. nnMotivation is basically our human needs, reasons, and or desires that determines our behavior. In essence, motivat

Overcoming procrastination can be one of the hardest things to do since the people who need to do this the most always delay in taking action. Procrastination is a serious example of an 'epic' lack of motivation which the longer it is allowed the more deeply rooted it becomes. This 'social disease' can be and is the 'killer' of many dreams and goals. The only and most logical cure to be found is learning to how to better motivate yourself to take the necessary actions. Discov

Among the many books at my bedside is, “Sacred Sanskrit Words, for Yoga, Chant and Meditations”. Sanskrit is the ancient language from which all words originate from the primordial sound of Om. Although I’m new to chanting, I’m a firm believe that these words and their sounds, truly transcend space and time. Depending on your beliefs, I believe with chanting, you can directly connect to the infinite potential of the Absolute, God or Universe. My most recent flip of this book

Think, how can you make your today, a wonderful day of your life. I give you some suggestions: 1. Go for a morning walk. 2. Take a good nutritious breakfast. 3. Smile a lot and say hello to as many persons as possible. 4. Say thank you to God for all His blessings and to the people who are helpful to you in one way or other. 5. Enjoy your work and try to do it in a more efficient way. 6. Do some creative work. 7. Make a telephone call to a friend or a family member whom you have not seen for quite a long time.r