MOTIVATION EVERY DAY

There's a wonderful quote from Zig Ziglar that "People
often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does
bathing. That's why we recommend it daily."
I am frequently amazed at the number of business people I
meet who will not listen to tapes or read books or attend
seminars. They don't have time to read, and the tapes
"don't work". They "can't afford" the seminars, and they
"don't need" the education. And then they wonder why their
careers seem to reach a plateau!
Even a badly done tape may contain a kernel of truth, or a
bit of wisdom, or like the TV show I saw, it may motivate
you to do your work better or differently or with more
integrity than "that guy." Motivation comes in all shapes
and sizes. Sometimes we are motivated by needing to pay the
bills, at other times we are motivated by an inspirational
seminar or the enthusiasm of a speaker.
Sometimes we are motivated by a desire to do better for our
families. Sometimes we are motivated by fear, but we are
almost always motivated when we are around exciting people
with great ideas, lots of energy and a clear vision of
where they are going. Motivation works!
As a business leader, there are important reasons to keep
yourself focused, enthused, energized and eager, and you
owe it to the people who look to you for leadership.
Whether you stay motivated by re-writing your goals every
day, or by listening to tapes, learning new skills or
attending rallies, do whatever it takes. Your success
tomorrow depends on your level of motivation, commitment
and determination today.