A Look at Extrinsic Motivation

Extrinsic motivation is when a person is motivated to do something based on external factors, which come in the form of rewards.

You Are Tougher Than You Think

Look at you now! Life is beautiful and anything is possible… Do you doubt it? Let me prove you wrong!

How to Increase Motivation

Motivation is an important factor that plays a very important role in enhancing efficiency and boosting productivity. Motivation drives people to perform their best in all the activities carried out by them. Lack of motivation hampers productivity and damages growth prospects. Managers and leaders are required to increase employee and team morale. They may use various means or incentives to increase motivation. This differs from person to person and from situation to situation.

Success Lessons From a Visit to the Eye Doctor

A simple trip to the eye doctor turns into a valuable lesson on complacency.

Are You Following The Deep Wisdom

Wisdom - How do we find it? How do we use it? Do you use it? This article explores the subject.

10 Powers that Define Your Successes

As we move through life we look for guidelines - pathways with support systems in place that allow us to move with a high degree of freedom and confidence while providing a safety net in cases of negative influence. My own searchings have tended to guide me toward a ‘minimalist’ attitude in many of my philosophies. After having read hundreds of self-help books, listened to thousands of motivational tapes and attended some of the biggest seminars on the planet – all that portent to illuminate the hidden (but oh so obvious) secrets of success and happiness – I still like to look at the old, dog-eared card on my wall in front of me.

Why Is Taking Action So Important?

Action makes results possible. It is the one thing the differentiates those who get what they want and those that hope to get what they want. Every action starts with a small step, which leads to bigger actions and then momentum is created.

You Are Always Three Words Away From Unstoppable Success

Britt Phillips reveals the three words that will either unleash your success or cause you to slam in to the wall and fail. Will you crash and burn or soar like an eagle? A must read for anyone already in business or contemplating one.

How To Keep An Open Mind

Your ideals, values, and belief system have all been shaped and influenced by your background. Your thoughts are influenced mostly by what others taught you about where you come from, the color of your skin, your religion, the political views of the majority, what your ancestors believed in, etc. It was important to teach you what to be, what to think, and what to believe in. It was especially important to teach you that those ideas are the only ones to follow, the only ones that are correct, and the only one that will bring you safety and happiness.

Triumph of the Human Spirit

While on the journey to living your dreams you will encounter a few obstacles along the way. Most of the obstacles will be other people attempting to burst your dreams, these dreambusters will be there waiting for you. Since you're focused you won't allow anyone or anything stop you from living your dreams.

Life Lessons from the Greatest Swordsman Who Ever Lived

Only by accepting the reality of death could a samurai in feudal Japan do his best. In the same way, once you embrace the possibility of failure, the fear of failure loses its hold over you.

Control Your Focus to Maximize Your Energy

Your goal, if you want to perform at a maximum level, should be to free up as much of your energy as possible. The way to do this is to control your focus.

Lesson from Improv Comedy: Have More Fun!

One of the most powerful ways to improve the quality of your work, relationships, and life, is to have more fun. Find a way to have fun at whatever you are doing, and not only will you enjoy it more, but you will also produce a higher quality of work.

Doing What You Think You Cannot Do

Doing that which you fear, or think you cannot, will help you develop the above qualities and many more, such as: creativity, patience, fortitude, compassion, humility, generosity, determination, tolerance, acceptance, collaboration, curiosity, and boldness. You get them by continuously tackling challenges.