Do You Lack Motivation
or Inspiration?
I’m a sociologist;
more specifically, a public sociologist. For some reason, folks often define
and describe me as a motivational speaker. They should see my daughter’s
bedroom.
It is true
that my audiences and “students” often feel motivated to complete the task at
hand, but how I define my work says much more about my audience than it does
about me.
Your work
requires that you understand the fine line/ big difference between motivation
and inspiration.
Motivation
is defined as the reason, general desire or willingness one has for doing
something (Merriam-Webster)
While
inspiration is seen as the divine influence or action on a person, which
then qualifies them to receive a communication, appointment or revelation.
It is the action or power of moving the
intellect or emotions. (Merriam- Webster)
My audiences
are high level achievers. Rarely do they lack the motivation, the will or
purpose for doing what they need to do. They are motivated beyond belief.
For the past 25 years, I have observed very
similar qualities among what I call The Genuines, those Authentic Leaders, we all
say we’d like to be.
They know
their purpose.
They invest their
time, money and energy in the education of themselves, their families and their
teams.
They tend to
be ambiverts; both introverted and extraverted.
They are
smart with a heart. They are deep thinkers, but their goal is for the good of
humanity.
These folks
know who they are and why they are here; still, we all need reminders,
refreshers and new tools for completing the task.
If you want
to be an achiever. If you want your mind, spirit and body to agree on the same
goals, if you want to love what you do, the life you have created and the one
you want to have, you need to get inspired.
Find your
reason for existing and then, find it over and over again. Once you know it,
use it to inspire someone else.
Be you, be well, and be
inspired.
Bertice Berry, PhD.
and follow me on Periscope for morning Inspiration and evening Meditation
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