Motivation (noun): The psychological feature that gives purpose and arouses committed action toward a desired goal.
Money is not a true motivator. Money is limited to the tangible things it can provide. Genuine wealth motivation stems from an internal, passionate goal aside from financial gain alone. Goals that are strong enough to keep you on track include:
- Financial freedom – The ability to break the pattern of ‘just getting by’ and experience life to its fullest.
- Giving – It is highly rewarding to have the resources to help those in need.
- Family– The ability to provide the very best in life and set a standard of success for future generations.
- Respect– Gaining the respect of your peers and family will cause all of the hours of exhausting work to somehow fade away.
Check your baggage at the door
Regardless of what you may have been exposed to in the past, such as individuals who may have prospered by exploiting others or used unethical business practices, make the decision now to run your business with integrity.
Success that is built on the value you add to those you come in contact with will stand through any economic climate or obstacles you may face. It is those who strive to reach new levels of excellence that become leaders in their industry. That is the legacy you want to leave behind.
Leadership
There may be people who look for the short cut to success; sometimes they do this simply by repeating someone else’s process. This may work up to a point, but in order to achieve the level of success you were destined for, you are going to have to break a few molds.
Don’t be afraid to break free from the status quo and never fear failure. In order to accomplish what others have not, you will need to go above and beyond what you have done in the past.
You may lose some friends and supporters while you are striving for success. Not everyone will share or believe in your vision, and it will take courage on your part to take the road less traveled. Most successful entrepreneurs are self-driven enough to maintain their focus even when they must stand alone.
Increase your productivity
In order to be more productive, you will have to develop a high level of self discipline. Years ago Bally Total Fitness Center ran a series of motivational commercials with a catch phrase that stated, “If having a body like this was easy, everyone would have one.” It’s true. You can join every gym on the block, but if you don’t have the self discipline to stick with it until you see results, nothing will be accomplished. The same is true in business.
Wealth motivation includes focus-driven habits that are implemented daily. These habits can make you or break you. If you’ve already fallen behind, now is the time to kick some motivational habits into high gear.
Remember, procrastination is the number one wealth killer. There are a million distractions vying for your attention. Complete the task at hand and then move on. Checklists, weekly goal setting and a solid plan of action are vital to your financial freedom. Developing these winning habits early on will free up precious time and motivate you toward retirement planning, developing new business ideas and improving other areas of your life as well.
Finally, surround yourself with successful self-starters. Find those who will help keep you accountable to your goals. Learn from others who have already made it. Cultivate relationships with business mentors and pay attention when they offer advice.
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