The desire to meet a deadline is a major motivator for me, both professionally and personally. I always hate being late, which is a major push for me to do whatever it takes to meet deadlines. Being late or having to push tasks further down the road often means disappointing others and my team. It is highly motivating for me to complete something on time, as well as to always be there for others when they need me. It is also such a great feeling to complete something you have worked really hard on, and I strive to get that feeling as often as I can.
There are few better motivators than seeing in real-world situations that your actions have made a positive impact. If you work hard and find that your services are not just appreciated but are helping others excel, then it's a really great feeling to have at the end of a long day. In the end, knowing that you've made someone's work experience even 10% better can motivate you to reach further, and set even bigger goals for yourself in the future.
As a time-poor business of one, there's nothing sweeter than a day off work or extra time to work on things I'm passionate about. The prospect of getting some breathing room or enjoying a break motivates me to work harder, faster, and with greater purpose. I'm particularly motivated by being able to create extra free time out of time that I usually spend working. Just knowing that the end of the work day or the weekend is coming is enough to help me power through my workload and prepare to turn work off.
One thing that helps to motivate me greatly is exercise. I notice a huge difference from week to week depending on how little or how much exercise I am able to get. I try to keep a well rounded balance of getting outside and moving my body rigorously, which helps me to relieve stress, and also getting some good stretching and breath work in as well. The stretching and breath work makes my body feel so much more at ease, and it also helps me focus. During weeks when I am too rushed or less motivated to do these activities, I find myself irritable and unproductive. In conclusion, exercise gives me the motivation I need to get my work and responsibilities done on a daily basis.
The desire to overcome any challenges motivates me. You often face different challenges in life, and you must stay motivated to swiftly pass through these hurdles. Challenges are a big motivator. You make goals to navigate through tough times. The journey to overcome challenges proves to be a learning curve. First, stop discouraging yourself in tough times and quickly move forward. Overcoming challenges motivates you to become a strong person both in your personal and professional life.
Hello! My name is Michelle Petersen and I'm writing on behalf of Joshua Frachtman, a partner at Zimmerman & Frachtman Personal Injury Attorneys. Mr. Frachtman began his legal career in 2007 and worked his way up to becoming a partner of one of Florida's top-rated personal injury firms and would love to share what keeps him motivated. Below is his response: "Personal growth motivates me the most as an entrepreneur. As I've taken time to make personal growth a habit in my career, I've been able to dig deeper and reach meaningful solutions to any challenge I face. By setting and maintaining growth-focused goals I have strengthened my self-control, making it easier to build new habits that make it easier for me to achieve my short and long-term goals. By taking the time to develop my personal resilience, I have experienced countless accomplishments within my career and improved my overall satisfaction within my field of work." Thanks! Client Website: https://www.zimmermanfrachtman.com/
Tackling a new challenge provides the opportunity to start fresh and employ new ideas. Nothing is more motivating than a blank canvas and the abundance of possibilities to fill that canvas. Whenever we are presented with a new challenge or project, the opportunities are endless of how we may accomplish that. Rather than getting mired down in what some may see as endless possibilities, it can be inspirational. At this stage, there are no wrong ideas. Capturing all the ways to tackle the challenge can be motivating in itself. Then, selecting the path forward and watching the project or issue be resolved is extremely rewarding. Even if the end-result is less than desired, the process has taught us much and laid the groundwork for our next challenge.
The satisfaction of our customers after years of sales and service motivates us greatly. Our team members work hard to connect the customer to the perfect product for them, and they have the ability to care for their customers like true individuals. We carefully curate both our products and our teams in order to deliver the best product and offer the best experience to our customer, which is hugely motivating for us over the course of decades of business.
Being able to help others is what motivated me to begin my business and still motivates me each day. That begins with my employees. Helping them to have secure employment where they can continue to grow their skills is important to me and pushes me to improve my business. Most of all though, it is our customers who motivate me. As a startup who created an application to help those suffering from addiction, seeing them struggle and find success with our platform is the true motivator. Sharing the feedback and results from our users also continues to motivate our employees. They are able to see the impact of our product on the lives of real people. Together we are making a difference.
As an entrepreneur, every day I show up to work and see the fire in my staff's eyes, I vow to myself never to fail these fantastic people. As a shameless perfectionist, I demand extraordinarily high performance levels from my staff. If the company fails after such extreme commitment from my staff, I would be more than inhuman as the leader. Therefore, in the many times when I am mentally depleted, in the many times when the company is in a storm, and it is so easy to give up, I tell myself my staff has trusted me with their lives. How dare I fail them? How dare I give up? So I fight back, show up, and be more accountable to the people I lead.
I’ve always been driven and determined to reach my goals. Even as a child, I was constantly pushing myself to do better in school and sports and as an adult. To always work towards self-improvement, both personally and professionally. It’s easy to get distracted when you’re running your own business but staying focused on the tasks will ensure achieving goals. This determination helped me succeed no matter what was decided in my life.
On days when I feel my motivation running low, I usually turn to my team for support. More often than not, they pick up the weight when I am unable to and this in itself is something that factors into my motivation levels. Simply noticing their enthusiasm and effort puts me back in the zone and I’m truly grateful for this dynamic we share.
Every day, I am motivated by the knowledge that my actions today will directly impact my future. This is especially true when it comes to my relationship with others. I want to do the right thing, and I'm motivated by my own sense of right and wrong. I also care about other people and want to help them whenever possible. This simple act of goodwill can create a positive feedback loop that benefits everyone involved. Similarly, I also try to avoid negative interactions, as they can lead to resentment and bad feeling down the road. By being positive and constructive, I am motivated by the knowledge that I am helping to create a bright future for myself and those around me.
The thing that keeps me motivated to accomplish whether it is related to my work or hobby with the same enthusiasm and passion is the feeling of not feeling regret. If I wake up one day and look at my remembrances and memories, my achievements, my goals and my to-do list and feel regret and contrition over the shifts would have been if I worked that way, the advancement I would have if I have worked a little hard and having regret inside you feels dreadful to me. Even if I failed in the end, this sensation of making an effort would cease any perception of regret. In my opinion, stuff like self-discipline and goal-setting is not going to keep you motivated. Only by having a sensation of attainment would keep you motivated.
For me, it's the feeling of accomplishment that comes with delivering a successful result. When I can look back on a project and reflect on how far we've come and what we've achieved, it's incredibly satisfying. It motivates me to continue pushing myself to do even better next time. Seeing our hard work pay off is one of the best feelings in the world! That's why I always strive to be the best at what I do – so that when success is achieved, there's no doubt that I've done my part to contribute. It keeps me motivated and excited about coming to work each day.
I am motivated knowing that I have the freedom to own my own business and create something I am proud of, and I have built a community of loyal customers I can connect with and learn from. The opportunity to innovate and make something of my own motivates me. I get to be the designer and creator of my life and my business as an entrepreneur. I am constantly challenged and forced to take on new challenges, which keeps things interesting.
I'm motivated by success. I think back to the little girl I used to be and how big her dreams were. She wanted to excel in her role and keep climbing up the corporate ladder as far as she could. In today's present day, I'm motivated by the success of our company and it keeps pushing me to continue. There are no limits and it's exciting to keep moving forward.
Helping others and, thus, making the world better, however little, is my ultimate motivator. “To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; to know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived — that is to have succeeded.” This famous quote by Ralph Waldo Emerson - always sends shivers down my spine and serves as a compass of sorts for me. While in certain instances, it is not applicable, for the most part, it has helped shape my life to make it about service to others, or as the author aptly wrote, "...even one life has breathed easier because you have lived". Ironically enough, this powerful quote serves as a wonderful way to define what success means. This a definition that is rather tough to contend with and one I fully agree with.
I'm motivated by my staff. Every team looks to the leader for words of wisdom and advice. It's so important for managers to motivate by consistently being an inspiration to team members. Through the best of times as well as the hard times, it's crucial to keep the team moving. Not only does this create a more productive office environment, but also builds relationships. As a leader, we're required to keep pushing and it comes with the job title.
One of the best motivation hacks I've discovered is keeping a journal. Every night before bed, I spend a few minutes writing down everything I accomplished during the day, no matter how small. It could be anything from working out to taking a productive meeting to clean my room. This simple habit has helped me to stay focused and motivated because I can see my progress over time. This habit has also helped me set goals because I can see what I can and where I need to improve.