Self-Motivation is the best Motivation
Introduction
Today is 05th Nov. 2006 and people in this part of the world are celebrating "Guruparav"…"Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev". I am sitting here and thinking as what is the motive of our life? What is very purpose of our life? What makes us to wake-up early in the morning and rush for work or college or school? What is that keeps us to continue? Is living – a compulsion? Just because everybody is living…I will also live.
What motivates you?
Power
Position,
Money,
Valuable goods and assets,
Growth,
Acceptance and Respect,
Appreciation, rewards and awards
These are the motivators are most of us, right? (Can to list down few more?). These are the good enough motivators to keep us running throughout the life…to keep us charged. These are the factors, which keep some people "loyal like a dog"; "work like a donkey" and "keep jumping…like a monkey".
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Some simple (Traditional) Motivators…
Let me discuss some "Orthodox" motivators, which also work, are some people.
1) Responsibility: You might have seen in some movies…might also have seen in your own family, when a guy is irresponsible, spending too much time outside…parents usually say, "Iski Shaadi kar do; jimmeyvari aayegi to khud samajhdaar ho jaayega" (Get him married. Once he gets responsibilities, he too becomes responsible). Don't you think that "enforced responsibility" also motivates some people? Then he knows that now he is not alone…he need to work for his wife, for his family and then for their future. In India,(People say that) things doesn't work until and unless they are enforced or until and unless it is compulsion (no other way).
2) Looking beyond your sight:
A. You are always able to see one side of the coin…you sure want to see the other side.
B. You are able to see a huge mountain…you always want to see…what is there on the other side.
C. You are in a ocean…everywhere you see water, water and only water…you want to know where is the end.
That is called as "Motivation to know more"…motivation to know more than what you already know.
3) Power of Dreams: This is, seeing the unseen. Seeing, what no one has ever seen. Having a dream is a motivation but that is not enough. Passion to make that dreams a reality is a bigger motivation.
A. If you have dream…
B. If you have passion…
C. If you are not afraid to fail…
D. If you are not worried about the end result…
E. If you have zeal to continue, in spite of problems …
…then no one is more motivated then what you are. You don't need any external motivator. You will always be charged and ready to go.
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Learning from life
More than the above mentioned…if you look around, you would find that there are so many small-small and little facts of life; thoughts and experiences around us, which are big enough to keep us, motivated all the time. Have a look at the following:
1) Many parents kill their "unborn children" (Foeticide)…either by chance or by choice. It can be miscarriage or abortion or any other accident. We are fortunate enough that our parents let us to see this "wonderful" world.
2) Many people are unfortunate. They are handicap. They cannot see, cannot listen, cannot talk, they don't have any of the limb…they are suffering from deadly diseases. We are health. Isn't it a good thought to keep us motivated?
3) There are those families, which are poor. They don't earn enough to eat three times in a day. We are doing well enough to eat three times a day…that too hygienic and quality food.
4) People have two sets of dresses (People in some parts of the world…don't have anything to wear). They wash one and wear another one. We have so many in our wardrobe.
5) Many people are not fortunate enough to get good education…either there are no facilities or they just cannot afford. We are educated enough to take our decisions and decide things which are good or bad for us.
6) Those who are educated, not all are employed. We are not only employed but doing good enough to take care of ourselves, our family and chase our dreams.
7) Doesn’t matter if it is summer, winter or rainy season…some people are just in care of nature. They don't have house. They don't have place to stay. We have house…that we all call "Home Sweet Home".
8) Everyday there are so many accidents, natural calamities (Cyclone, Floods, Earthquakes etc) killing thousands of people. We are fortunate that we are alive today and are with our family and relatives.
Aren't these fact are good enough for you to keep you motivated and feel satisfied and content.
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Conclusion
Life will become miserable…it will become hell if you start
A. Finding faults is others
B. Taking revenge
C. Thinking negative
D. Complaining
E. Harming others
But life will become heaven, if
A. You start counting your blessings
B. You start thinking that there are more people who love you and less people who hate you
C. You start thinking positive about yourself and your life.
Before I sign-off I like to share this quotation, which I found while scanning through Internet, which actually summarize the theme of whole article.
Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can appreciate that I have a place to call home.
My life stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.
It will nice to get your comments and feedback.
With lots of love and care
Sanjeev Sharma
(Blog: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/ )
(E-mail:
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)
From India, Mumbai
94Introduction
Today is 05th Nov. 2006 and people in this part of the world are celebrating "Guruparav"…"Birthday of Guru Nanak Dev". I am sitting here and thinking as what is the motive of our life? What is very purpose of our life? What makes us to wake-up early in the morning and rush for work or college or school? What is that keeps us to continue? Is living – a compulsion? Just because everybody is living…I will also live.
What motivates you?
Power
Position,
Money,
Valuable goods and assets,
Growth,
Acceptance and Respect,
Appreciation, rewards and awards
These are the motivators are most of us, right? (Can to list down few more?). These are the good enough motivators to keep us running throughout the life…to keep us charged. These are the factors, which keep some people "loyal like a dog"; "work like a donkey" and "keep jumping…like a monkey".
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Some simple (Traditional) Motivators…
Let me discuss some "Orthodox" motivators, which also work, are some people.
1) Responsibility: You might have seen in some movies…might also have seen in your own family, when a guy is irresponsible, spending too much time outside…parents usually say, "Iski Shaadi kar do; jimmeyvari aayegi to khud samajhdaar ho jaayega" (Get him married. Once he gets responsibilities, he too becomes responsible). Don't you think that "enforced responsibility" also motivates some people? Then he knows that now he is not alone…he need to work for his wife, for his family and then for their future. In India,(People say that) things doesn't work until and unless they are enforced or until and unless it is compulsion (no other way).
2) Looking beyond your sight:
A. You are always able to see one side of the coin…you sure want to see the other side.
B. You are able to see a huge mountain…you always want to see…what is there on the other side.
C. You are in a ocean…everywhere you see water, water and only water…you want to know where is the end.
That is called as "Motivation to know more"…motivation to know more than what you already know.
3) Power of Dreams: This is, seeing the unseen. Seeing, what no one has ever seen. Having a dream is a motivation but that is not enough. Passion to make that dreams a reality is a bigger motivation.
A. If you have dream…
B. If you have passion…
C. If you are not afraid to fail…
D. If you are not worried about the end result…
E. If you have zeal to continue, in spite of problems …
…then no one is more motivated then what you are. You don't need any external motivator. You will always be charged and ready to go.
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Learning from life
More than the above mentioned…if you look around, you would find that there are so many small-small and little facts of life; thoughts and experiences around us, which are big enough to keep us, motivated all the time. Have a look at the following:
1) Many parents kill their "unborn children" (Foeticide)…either by chance or by choice. It can be miscarriage or abortion or any other accident. We are fortunate enough that our parents let us to see this "wonderful" world.
2) Many people are unfortunate. They are handicap. They cannot see, cannot listen, cannot talk, they don't have any of the limb…they are suffering from deadly diseases. We are health. Isn't it a good thought to keep us motivated?
3) There are those families, which are poor. They don't earn enough to eat three times in a day. We are doing well enough to eat three times a day…that too hygienic and quality food.
4) People have two sets of dresses (People in some parts of the world…don't have anything to wear). They wash one and wear another one. We have so many in our wardrobe.
5) Many people are not fortunate enough to get good education…either there are no facilities or they just cannot afford. We are educated enough to take our decisions and decide things which are good or bad for us.
6) Those who are educated, not all are employed. We are not only employed but doing good enough to take care of ourselves, our family and chase our dreams.
7) Doesn’t matter if it is summer, winter or rainy season…some people are just in care of nature. They don't have house. They don't have place to stay. We have house…that we all call "Home Sweet Home".
8) Everyday there are so many accidents, natural calamities (Cyclone, Floods, Earthquakes etc) killing thousands of people. We are fortunate that we are alive today and are with our family and relatives.
Aren't these fact are good enough for you to keep you motivated and feel satisfied and content.
You can read the complete article at: <link outdated-removed>
Conclusion
Life will become miserable…it will become hell if you start
A. Finding faults is others
B. Taking revenge
C. Thinking negative
D. Complaining
E. Harming others
But life will become heaven, if
A. You start counting your blessings
B. You start thinking that there are more people who love you and less people who hate you
C. You start thinking positive about yourself and your life.
Before I sign-off I like to share this quotation, which I found while scanning through Internet, which actually summarize the theme of whole article.
Today I can feel sad that I don't have more money or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.
Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive.
Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.
Today I can whine because I have to go to work or I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.
Today I can complain because I have to go to school or eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or I can appreciate that I have a place to call home.
My life stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped. And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.
It will nice to get your comments and feedback.
With lots of love and care
Sanjeev Sharma
(Blog: http://sanjeevhimachali.blogspot.com/ )
(E-mail:
From India, Mumbai
Hi everyone
money as a motivator???? interesting but how true
Are we taking into account the people who are toppers and have been searching for a job?
And when he gets a job is he going to care about the hygiene leave alone the motivational factors. He does not care if he is being exploited.
A person having his responsibilities, ailing parents and a large family, is he going to look for hygeine factors or is he more concerned about the fact where his next meal is going to come from
How many graduates do have jobs in India?
Just spare a thought for the illiterates.
people work for 20 years-30 years in companies
what motivates them?
These factors are only for people with proffesional qualifications.
All these factors have come to be associated with people who have got the latest degrees from high sounding and money fleecing colleges(I am from one of them). These people have the qualification to switch jobs.
Sanjeev-you could not have put it in a better way. I appreciate your article and I really mean it.
If a person all along his life has seen his stock soaring (scooter to corolla) will he be motivated other than money?
We should really feel lucky to have a job. Empathising with people, trying to understand their point of view, instead of categorically saying that their ideas are wrong, trying to understand their logic will work wonders.
And lastly , people who do not have responsibilities, how many change jobs not for money but for hygeine factors????
Regards
From India
money as a motivator???? interesting but how true
Are we taking into account the people who are toppers and have been searching for a job?
And when he gets a job is he going to care about the hygiene leave alone the motivational factors. He does not care if he is being exploited.
A person having his responsibilities, ailing parents and a large family, is he going to look for hygeine factors or is he more concerned about the fact where his next meal is going to come from
How many graduates do have jobs in India?
Just spare a thought for the illiterates.
people work for 20 years-30 years in companies
what motivates them?
These factors are only for people with proffesional qualifications.
All these factors have come to be associated with people who have got the latest degrees from high sounding and money fleecing colleges(I am from one of them). These people have the qualification to switch jobs.
Sanjeev-you could not have put it in a better way. I appreciate your article and I really mean it.
If a person all along his life has seen his stock soaring (scooter to corolla) will he be motivated other than money?
We should really feel lucky to have a job. Empathising with people, trying to understand their point of view, instead of categorically saying that their ideas are wrong, trying to understand their logic will work wonders.
And lastly , people who do not have responsibilities, how many change jobs not for money but for hygeine factors????
Regards
From India
money motivates, but for sometime. lets put it this way. you get annual increment. you are happy at that moment but just after 2-3 months, that becomes your regular salary and you are no more motivated. you expect more money.
rgds
azeem shamsi
From Pakistan, Karachi
rgds
azeem shamsi
From Pakistan, Karachi
Hey Sanjeev,
Thanks a lot for the write up.
It will surely be of help.
Vrishi,
Are you saying that money motivates?? If is it so what motivates all of us to contribute on this forum. Money is surely not there, then what is it?
Dear It is not Hygiene only we look for, there are more factors.
What about satisfaction, work atmosphere, the employer, the boss, org. culture etc.etc.
if you notice we have many queries on the forum almost on daily basis regarding problem faced by people in their organisation, sometimes related to boss's behaviour, sometimes the top mgmt is poor, at times peer's behaviour. Very few have faced problems on monetary terms and thought of leaving the company.
Infosys at starting level give peanuts to the employees, why people join this company???
Scooter to corolla is surely a truth, But it is not money only he got, we did send him for a course(Executive MBA) from MDI GURGAON, his growth in the company was tremendous, his working style have improved, company paid training in Germany, Paris and US, and many other things.
If still the employee cribs about money and more money, I really feel he needs proper counselling.
Cheers
Archna
From India, Delhi
Thanks a lot for the write up.
It will surely be of help.
Vrishi,
Are you saying that money motivates?? If is it so what motivates all of us to contribute on this forum. Money is surely not there, then what is it?
Dear It is not Hygiene only we look for, there are more factors.
What about satisfaction, work atmosphere, the employer, the boss, org. culture etc.etc.
if you notice we have many queries on the forum almost on daily basis regarding problem faced by people in their organisation, sometimes related to boss's behaviour, sometimes the top mgmt is poor, at times peer's behaviour. Very few have faced problems on monetary terms and thought of leaving the company.
Infosys at starting level give peanuts to the employees, why people join this company???
Scooter to corolla is surely a truth, But it is not money only he got, we did send him for a course(Executive MBA) from MDI GURGAON, his growth in the company was tremendous, his working style have improved, company paid training in Germany, Paris and US, and many other things.
If still the employee cribs about money and more money, I really feel he needs proper counselling.
Cheers
Archna
From India, Delhi
Hello everyone
Archnahr
I did not for once mention that money is the only motivator
but it is one of the main motivators(atleast in India)
The other factors which you have so dearly stated broadly come into motivational factors.
I just asked a simple question which was digressed
As for scooter to corolla, is not the other person a star performer
Is he not contributing to the goals of the organisation?
Is he not leading his team to success
Are other people not happy with him or are they complaining about him
It is just simply a difference of opinion between the persons concerned.
to convince a person of something, actions speak louder than words(my opinion)
And as for contributing to this forum, it is for knowledge sharing
Regards
From India
Archnahr
I did not for once mention that money is the only motivator
but it is one of the main motivators(atleast in India)
The other factors which you have so dearly stated broadly come into motivational factors.
I just asked a simple question which was digressed
As for scooter to corolla, is not the other person a star performer
Is he not contributing to the goals of the organisation?
Is he not leading his team to success
Are other people not happy with him or are they complaining about him
It is just simply a difference of opinion between the persons concerned.
to convince a person of something, actions speak louder than words(my opinion)
And as for contributing to this forum, it is for knowledge sharing
Regards
From India
Hello everyone
Archnahr
I did not for once mention that money is the only motivator
but it is one of the main motivators(atleast in India)
The other factors which you have so dearly stated broadly come into motivational factors.
I just asked a simple question which was digressed
As for scooter to corolla, is not the other person a star performer
Is he not contributing to the goals of the organisation?
Is he not leading his team to success
Are other people not happy with him or are they complaining about him
It is just simply a difference of opinion between the persons concerned.
to convince a person of something, actions speak louder than words(my opinion)
And as for contributing to this forum, it is for knowledge sharing and for having difference of opinion amongst ourselves which helps to look at all the possible views.
Regards
From India
Archnahr
I did not for once mention that money is the only motivator
but it is one of the main motivators(atleast in India)
The other factors which you have so dearly stated broadly come into motivational factors.
I just asked a simple question which was digressed
As for scooter to corolla, is not the other person a star performer
Is he not contributing to the goals of the organisation?
Is he not leading his team to success
Are other people not happy with him or are they complaining about him
It is just simply a difference of opinion between the persons concerned.
to convince a person of something, actions speak louder than words(my opinion)
And as for contributing to this forum, it is for knowledge sharing and for having difference of opinion amongst ourselves which helps to look at all the possible views.
Regards
From India
My views on this are slightly diplomatic.
People don't work for money... they work for livelihood.. and how much they need is totally dependent on the lifestyle.
I tend to agree with your manager on the point that money is the best motivator and i agree with you that money is not the only motivator. Both the statements are mutually exclusive. There are many motivators besides money, but money motivation works best (atleast in India)
All the theories you mentioned hold good even today, no doubt about it.
Infact, these theories hold good even for end customers. (afterall employees are internal customers for the service delivery department called HR!)
Cheers
Saurabh
From India, New Delhi
People don't work for money... they work for livelihood.. and how much they need is totally dependent on the lifestyle.
I tend to agree with your manager on the point that money is the best motivator and i agree with you that money is not the only motivator. Both the statements are mutually exclusive. There are many motivators besides money, but money motivation works best (atleast in India)
All the theories you mentioned hold good even today, no doubt about it.
Infact, these theories hold good even for end customers. (afterall employees are internal customers for the service delivery department called HR!)
Cheers
Saurabh
From India, New Delhi
Hi Saurabh
I did not find your answer to be diplomatic
Rather you have put it in a more beautiful way than I could
Livelihood..This is the word
All these motivational theories go out of the window once a person is working for livelihood(Bread earner) And that is the scenario in most of the cases
Regards
From India
I did not find your answer to be diplomatic
Rather you have put it in a more beautiful way than I could
Livelihood..This is the word
All these motivational theories go out of the window once a person is working for livelihood(Bread earner) And that is the scenario in most of the cases
Regards
From India
Hi Saurabh,
Long time no contribution?? :)
THanks a lot for your thoughts.
I agree with you partially, People want their livelihood, but will they work in a place where they are exploited even when they earn a better money??
There can be may arguments on this, but this is true we differ in opinion.
My opinion may not be yours and vice versa.
Thanks for your contribution
ARchna
From India, Delhi
Long time no contribution?? :)
THanks a lot for your thoughts.
I agree with you partially, People want their livelihood, but will they work in a place where they are exploited even when they earn a better money??
There can be may arguments on this, but this is true we differ in opinion.
My opinion may not be yours and vice versa.
Thanks for your contribution
ARchna
From India, Delhi
No worries.. my thoughts are free!! :lol: :lol:
It depends how you see it. Many a times we look at exploitation as learning (especially at junior level) or just don't notice it at all.
Every individual defines exploitation in his/her own way. ther will be people who will term 'More responsibilities on same salary' as exploitation.
An employee should understand that he or she is there for the organisation, if his personal goals are not being met staying there.. he will claim that he is being exploited in one way or the other.... but the other side of the coin is that the organisation interest is being met.
We all have our own way of looking at things and finding out the WHY behind every incident. As an employee it is almost essential to find out whether I am being exploited in a true sense or not and for that I need to wear the Cap of an entreprenuer and try to gauge his perspective.
And if still you feel you are being exploited, directly talk to your boss or senior manager about the issue. If the issue is genuine, they have to address it.
This is what I will do if i feel exploited even when I am getting more money than I think I deserve... :D
From India, New Delhi
It depends how you see it. Many a times we look at exploitation as learning (especially at junior level) or just don't notice it at all.
Every individual defines exploitation in his/her own way. ther will be people who will term 'More responsibilities on same salary' as exploitation.
An employee should understand that he or she is there for the organisation, if his personal goals are not being met staying there.. he will claim that he is being exploited in one way or the other.... but the other side of the coin is that the organisation interest is being met.
We all have our own way of looking at things and finding out the WHY behind every incident. As an employee it is almost essential to find out whether I am being exploited in a true sense or not and for that I need to wear the Cap of an entreprenuer and try to gauge his perspective.
And if still you feel you are being exploited, directly talk to your boss or senior manager about the issue. If the issue is genuine, they have to address it.
This is what I will do if i feel exploited even when I am getting more money than I think I deserve... :D
From India, New Delhi
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