introduction Several years ago a marathoner was asked what kept him motivated to complete the final leg of the race when all he wanted to do was quit! The answer he gave did not involve talent or luck; rather, he…
introduction When asked how he manages to get out of bed before sunrise day after day for almost 30 years, a university janitor who works at the university said, “I don’t negotiate with myself anymore, I just get up.” The…
introduction A recent research project conducted by Yale University tested two types of college students as they prepared for exams (one of the two groups studied based solely on the “buzz” of motivation — studying only when they felt like…
introduction Do you ever look back on a day when you had very little accomplished because you were so busy that you couldn’t remember where all your time went? You’re not alone; there have been numerous studies showing that many…
introduction In 2010, several Navy SEAL applicants took part in a well-known test known as the “Hell Week.” This test consisted of being awake for five days in a row while engaging in demanding physical activities, immersed in cold water,…
introduction The issue of motivation is that, while people typically have the desire to reach their goals, actual motivation tends to come and go rather quickly regardless of how ambitious someone may actually be. Motivation fluctuates from day to day…
introduction Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m going to be consistent this time!” then a few weeks later you find yourself doing everything the way you used to? You are not alone; studies show that most people believe they…
introduction Have you ever had one of those days where your day just appears to be unraveling right before it even starts, but then there are other days where you can just feel that the flow of your day is…
introduction At the start of any journey, we tend to have high levels of motivation; yet motivation quickly wanes when the first obstacle appears. A stalled career path, stewardship of a difficult relationship, or a sudden shock can lower motivation…
Introduction Have you ever noticed that two people can go through the same struggle and one of them becomes stronger and the other continues to feel like they are stuck? Oftentimes the difference is not because of luck or talent;…