Lesson 12 - Are You Properly Motivated?
Fear is a powerful motivator. It gives us the strength to accomplish activities that we normally wouldn’t be able to. The fear of being fired pushes us to work harder just as the fear of being divorced might push us to be a better husband or wife. Complacency, the opposite of fear, allows us the opportunity to be lazy and unmotivated and ultimately, unproductive.
These two polar opposite spectrum ends tell us the range of motivation. When we are properly motivated we are more successful.
Let me say this again, because I feel like that is the basis of the entire Simpleology course. Proper motivation leads to a more dedicated attention to your work.
In Lesson 12, Simpleology explains that motivation, especially the motivation of fear, should be the driving force behind the choices you make. Simpleology simplifies it down to two key choices.
- Will your decision lead you towards your goal or away from it?
- Will the choices you make empower you or weaken you?
Think about your own motivation. Think about the fear that regularly drives you to wake up, go to work, accomplish what you need to and live a more or less productive, moral and successful lifestyle. Is that fear a good motivator? Does it drive you to make proper decisions? Does it force you to answer ‘yes’ to both of these questions?
If not, you should reevaluate your motivation.
February 27th, 2007 at 1:21 am
dear Ben,
You hit the point of fear…. become lazy, unproductive… the mind set must be formed into more productive style of life. The more you release your fear the more production you will do .. to a more greater abundance.
Thanks for the help and encouragement that the lesson do. I will continue to study and study it. thanks again.
rosa