Personal development: Our need for motivation October 13, 2018
Posted by Dennis Mellersh in Concept of personal growth.Tags: achieving goals, inspiration, life, motivation, personal growth program, philosophy, psychology, self-actualization, writing, Zig Ziglar
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One of the signature attributes of effective personal development programs is that for them to work successfully requires consistent practicing of the program’s elements; and this in turn requires us to be constantly motivated; whether we call our particular program personal growth, self-improvement or self-actualization, motivation is central.
Ideally we should be motivated intuitively, it should be part of our character or personality.
But most of us have to work at “being motivated” to do the internal work needed on a consistent basis.
As with taking a test or exam in school, “cramming” does not yield lasting results; it’s the practice of steady, regular effort that achieves the most solid and permanent results.
And to achieve that regular consistent effort, most of us need ongoing motivation, encouragement, inspiration.
As Zig Ziglar has notes:
“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing; that’s why we recommend it daily.”
Personal development: The ongoing quest for doing our best work October 8, 2018
Posted by Dennis Mellersh in Concept of personal growth.Tags: achieving goals, doing our best work, inspiration, life, life passing by, personal growth, personal growth program, philosophy, psychology, self-actualization, writing
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In our study and practice of personal growth programs and ideas, one of the key purposes is the achievement of self-actualization and the realization of our full potential; but for many, this is an effort filled with uncertainty.
We may feel that our life is passing by at a rapid rate and we haven’t hit our zone yet.
Actually, it’s never too late.
A new study reported in the New York Times suggests that our best work may be ahead of us.
Reporting in the Times Smarter Living newsletter, editor Tim Herrera comments:
“A study published in Nature found that about 90 percent of people will experience a “hot streak” in their career, which is that span of a few years when a person’s greatest, most effective work is produced. And — here’s the good part — your hot streak can appear at any point in your working life, meaning that it’s never too late (or too early) to hit your peak.”
The study examined the careers of artists, film directors and scientists.
Here’s a link to the newsletter which provides more detail:
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