I read a quote once: “It’s not a tragedy not to achieve a goal it’s a tragedy not to have that goal to achieve!”
How many people wonder through life, without any aim or purpose, just passing the days?  How many people with the best of intentions set a goal and go about trying to achieve it, and just because of an “issue”, they give up on the goal, then they fall into the aimless category?

How many people are just plain stubborn – like time – just go on and on to achieve their goal but don’t because they didn’t realize all that was hindering their success was a minor issue that could have been resolved if help had been sought!

To succeed in anything you need to have the right mindset, planning and action are simply not enough.  You need a positive attitude, accept that you will make mistakes, accept that it wont happen by tomorrow and most importantly be willing to listen and learn (ask for help – don’t be afraid).

Whatever your goals are, at some point along the way it will involve money – whether your goal is to be the next Bill Gates or Warren Buffet or simply to help the helpless you still need money (via profit or donation).  I’ve come across a straightforward and simple method of helping to achieve that goal, they are profiting from Internet Marketing.  How many people use the internet now?  It’s not small is it? – Lets face its only going to grow with increasing use in emerging markets like China and India (I was in India last year there is hardly any internet use – I felt lost without my buddy “the internet”!

These days, companies are looking for better methods they can relay their messages to potential consumers – so as to reduce advertising costs and increase customer acquisition (and later retention).
There are 3 ways that messages can be relayed at minimal or no cost.
1. Face to Face Direct Marketing – visiting potential customers at their place of residence (check local law to see if this allowed where you reside)
2. Internet Marketing – having even a basic website that has some traffic coming to it – is better than having no website – there is more chance of attracting/retaining customers.
3. Word of Mouth/Email – Have you ever told someone about a product or service that you’ve had a good experience with?  Whether you do it by telling someone or emailing them, it’s a recommendation from a positive experience.
As advertising budgets decrease and competition increase the use of the above methods of marketing are simply put “the way forward”.

What about me?  There are many ways for you to market online, you can market other peoples products (be an affiliate).  You could even create your own product or service (maybe you already have one).  The first thing to have a basic website; best of all – you don’t need to hire anyone – these techniques can be learnt for little or no cost.

I came across a course that taught me to build my own website – in under a week  Now you can build a blog in a matter of minutes.  I learnt what I thought would take at least a year at college.  There are various things on this course that interested me; I’m not going to get into the exact content – the BEST thing for me was that everything was SHOWN to me – step by step.  I’m sure you’ll agree – that’s the best way for people to learn something new.

Where do you find motivation?

Personal drive is a powerful motivation to writers, but writers are human too and at times personal drive can need re-fueling. Where can you find the motivation you need at any particular time?

What Is Motivation?

Motivation is a desire to achieve a goal, combined with the energy to work towards that goal. Certainly a student who is motivated about their program usually enjoys university life, feels they are benefiting from study and is able to meet academic deadlines. Students tend to experience different levels of motivation at different times of their programs – often high at the beginning, and near the end and lower in the middle of programs.

Most students at some time are likely to think “Why am I doing this?”, “What am I doing it for?”, “This is too hard”, “I am not enjoying this”. These thoughts often lead to low motivation which make it difficult to study in an efficient way. Motivation provides enthusiasm and commitment to study and can offset negative thinking. Having motivation will certainly make your study life easier.

Sometimes a distinction is made between positive and negative motivation. Positive motivation is a response which includes enjoyment and optimism about the tasks that you are involved in. Negative motivation involves undertaking tasks because there will be undesirable outcomes, eg. failing a subject, if tasks are not completed.

Motivation is the characteristic that helps you achieve your goal. It is the drive that pushes you to work hard and reach whatever it is that you are after. It is the energy that gives you the strength to get up and keep going – even when things are not going your way.

Unfortunately, we cannot buy motivation – it is not something that is bottled up and sold in shops. The good news though is that we can all cultivate this ‘motivation‘. The only thing we need though is a desire to change. We then need to work on ourselves, conquer our fears and push ourselves forward to reach our desired destination.

Where do you find motivation?

I keep looking but am having a really hard time motivating myself! I keep telling myself baby steps, but get upset when my clothes aren’t lose. I know that i have lost some BUT i feel the need for drastic chang…. I want dratisc change. I am tired of the way I look. I HATE meeting a client feeling HUGE………………………………..

Keep up the hard work, rededicate yourself to your goals, challenge yourself everyday, and before you know it you will start to see the difference in the fit of your clothes and the way your body feels. You made the commitment to yourself that you were going to suceed in losing the weight, so don’t let yourself down now.

Entrepreneurial Motivation can be more difficult to find than your good old fashioned ‘motivation‘ on its own, because most of the time it’s a kind of motivation that needs to really be thought about and planned. Why? Entrepreneurial Motivation is usually long term, and that’s why it needs to be broken down into something more short term. This post explores three main motivational factors which influence people’s decisions when quitting their jobs; and how these reasons can be used as entrepreneurial motivation for the long haul.

I find that a lot of people who ultimately decide to leave the workplace and go off to begin their entrepreneurial endeavors, are fueled by a passion for some kind of celebrity status or authority figure, in a particular field or niche. Personally, I think that this can be a very good type of motivation to have because there are always opportunities to feel that you’re actually increasing people’s awareness of who you are; and what you’re an expert at. This is especially true when it comes to all the social media sites and applications which are being released daily; you can constantly be marketing yourself.

It comes from wanting change, but feeds on success. Think of motivation as a plant you tend, helping it grow slowly but surely. Use your desire for change to get started. Make small changes in your behavior. Drink three fewer sodas a day, or take the stairs instead of the elevator. These changes need to be small things you can actually accomplish. Don’t set big goals to start! Know that bigger goals are coming, but for now, you are feeding your tender plant with tiny amounts of food and water, to get it started.

These small changes do actually make a difference. Be watching out for improvement! When you see it, latch onto it and celebrate! You’ve gotten over the biggest hurdle; you’ve discovered that change brings results. You have success, and the small changes didn’t kill you.

Sometimes we are afraid to knock at certain doors in our lives, be it in business or in our personal endeavors. We fear rejection and failure, but it’s of paramount importance to realize that behind some of those doors, are your breakthroughs.

People around me used to say that the course I was taking was a tough one. But in my view, if you work hard, no one will stop you from achieving your destiny.

Seriously, don’t wait for motivation. It’s over-rated. If you wait for motivation to give you the kick in the pants you need, chances are you’ll still be fat when this time next year rolls around. Just go and DO IT! Eat healthy. Exercise. Of course you won’t feel like doing it. So what? You have a goal, so start working on it!

Thanks for linking to me! I just spend time being frustrated recently when people tell me I’m all inspiring to them. I don’t want to be inspiring. Don’t look to me for motivation! Find it in YOU to do what you need… And there are going to be days, weeks… god, sometimes even months when really, you don’t want to do this. but it’s like brushing your teeth. You do it because it needs to be done!

You know you’re supposed to be motivated. You’re told it is the only way to get ahead. So if it’s that important, where do you find motivation for yourself? It’s not for sale at the corner store and it seems in short supply at most gatherings of co-workers, so where do you get yours?

I ponder this on a regular basis. How to find the motivation I need to complete certain goals, assignments, or required tasks. Looking at each of these items leads me to different answers.

What Is Motivation?

Motivation is a desire to achieve a goal, combined with the energy to work towards that goal. Certainly a student who is motivated about their program usually enjoys university life, feels they are benefiting from study and is able to meet academic deadlines. Students tend to experience different levels of motivation at different times of their programs – often high at the beginning, and near the end and lower in the middle of programs. Most students at some time are likely to think “Why am I doing this?”, “What am I doing it for?”, “This is too hard”, “I am not enjoying this”. These thoughts often lead to low motivation which make it difficult to study in an efficient way. Motivation provides enthusiasm and commitment to study and can offset negative thinking. Having motivation will certainly make your study life easier.

Sometimes a distinction is made between positive and negative motivation. Positive motivation is a response which includes enjoyment and optimism about the tasks that you are involved in. Negative motivation involves undertaking tasks because there will be undesirable outcomes, eg. failing a subject, if tasks are not completed.

Motivation is the characteristic that helps you achieve your goal. It is the drive that pushes you to work hard and reach whatever it is that you are after. It is the energy that gives you the strength to get up and keep going – even when things are not going your way.

Unfortunately, we cannot buy motivation – it is not something that is bottled up and sold in shops. The good news though is that we can all cultivate this ‘motivation‘. The only thing we need though is a desire to change. We then need to work on ourselves, conquer our fears and push ourselves forward to reach our desired destination.