introduction Have you ever experienced a burst of enthusiasm when you first set out to accomplish something only to find yourself without momentum or interest just a few weeks later? Many people have gone through this cycle. Research shows that…
introduction Have you ever wondered why two individuals who possess similar skills, abilities, background, resources and chances can lead such different lives? The reason why is not usually because one of these people has a greater natural ability than the…
introduction When going through life, most people have a moment in which the thought of quitting or giving up seems much easier than sticking with what they originally planned to do, such as working out, finishing school, or getting through…
introduction Motivation starts with understanding one’s “Why”, or purpose, and this connection between the goal and the motivation will create a motivational foundation that is sustained over time. Whereas short-term excitement may motivate an individual to pursue a goal initially,…
introduction It’s something we all know: waking up and feeling worn out, seeing an overwhelming number of roadblocks and feeling that the motivation that usually drives us is gone. Typically, it is not when everything appears so simply “easy” that…
introduction A study at Harvard began in the year 1938 and has continued as the longest running research on happiness ever conducted (for 85 years). The researchers collected a wealth of information throughout those 85 years, including demographics, physical health,…
introduction The significance of Daniel Goleman’s 1995 finding that emotional intelligence (EQ) can predict success just as accurately, if not more accurately, than Intelligence Quotient (IQ). For the last couple of decades, numerous studies have supported the notion that people…
introduction The start of the 1950s saw Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl’s experiences in surviving Nazi concentration camps had given the psychiatrist a rich insight into motivating people through finding meaning in their life over those days. Frankl’s research into purpose and…
introduction: The study of Olympic athletes by a group of researchers revealed one key factor that strongly predicts success over time: motivation—not talent, strength, or intelligence. Those athletes who were not particularly gifted athletically, but had an exceptional drive, outperformed…