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What is Motivation?
We Talk a lot about motivation, I thought it would be a good idea to talk about what motivation is.
The definition by “Websters” is : Something (such and a need or desire) that causes a person to ACT.
Do you think its important to acquire some motivation?
In further reading “Psychology Today” Says- “ Motivation is the desire to act in service of a goal, and it goes on to say “ It’s the crucial element in setting and attaining our objectives. Motivation is one of the driving forces behind human behavior. It fuels competition and sparks social connection. Its absence can lead to mental illnesses such as depression.”
Well if motivation fuels all human behavior should we apply some motivation to our Real estate activities? I hope you agree that the answer is YES.
Additionally there are two basic types of motivation, Extrinsic and intrinsic.
Extrinsic is an external gratification that fuels you forward. A reward, a timeline. An example are workout groups or accountability groups. In real estate, prospecting groups and commission checks are extrinsic. I mean that motivates me!!
Conversely intrinsic motivation is a drive from within. There is no external reward or deadline It is strictly for personal gratification. Examples are Runners that do it because they love it or helping people buy and sell simply to help them get the best outcome. That is certainly gratifying. Intrinsic Motivation is the hardest to develop but it is the longest lasting.
So if we think about it we can use an EXTRINSIC motivation to help us form some good habits and those habits turn into INTRINSIC motivation in the long term. Sound good?
If we understand that we need to be motivated to do everything, why do we not keep our motivators in front of us at ALL times? In our pockets, on our mirrors, in our cars and on our desks. Constantly reminding ourselves of why we do all this hard work.
Remember:
- Motivation Helps You Believe You Can Do It
- Motivation Keeps You On Track To Achieve Your Goals
- Motivation Allows You To Dream
- Motivation Helps You Overcome Failure
- Motivation Helps Inspire Others
- Motivation Helps Determine Your Priorities
SO LETS STAY MOTIVATED and if you need some extra EXTRINSIC motivation…..
