In a forum I have been frequenting of late, we are having a ‘discussion’ regarding ‘motivation’. This discussion has now gone on for 3 days, and there are 3 full pages of messages.
It got me to thinking of ‘motivation’ in my own life, specifically my CURRENT life.
There are those that think I lack motivation, therefore achievement of goals and the following success, in several areas of my life, ranging from smoking cessation, to completing a novel, to making more $$$, to losing weight.
Strangely, (or maybe not!), I do not feel that way. Because of that specific discussion, my thoughts have turned to Maslow and his 5 Steps originally published in 1943 (and probably horribly ‘outdated’ to many these days), something I have not cogitated on in a very long time. I would refer you to an ‘overview’ at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow
I first came across Maslow while in college during the early Seventies. Even then I thought his ‘steps’ right on, and was able to apply them easily to my own life and endeavors. Maslow still speaks to me, as I am still on step one, fighting to get my basic needs met. And at age 61, I doubt I will ever move up the ‘steps’, but you never know.
But that does not mean I am not motivated, as I am. Proof of this is that I am still among the living, have a roof over my head, two cats, and a couple of close acquaintances’ (if not friends).
It does perhaps mean that finishing that novel or losing some weight, may be a bit more difficult for me (but at least I know why). It does not mean that I will not accomplish these things, it just means that a lot of things in my life could be a lot easier than they are, if I could just get ‘basic needs’ not only met, but assured.
Yea, right!
It got me to thinking of ‘motivation’ in my own life, specifically my CURRENT life.
There are those that think I lack motivation, therefore achievement of goals and the following success, in several areas of my life, ranging from smoking cessation, to completing a novel, to making more $$$, to losing weight.
Strangely, (or maybe not!), I do not feel that way. Because of that specific discussion, my thoughts have turned to Maslow and his 5 Steps originally published in 1943 (and probably horribly ‘outdated’ to many these days), something I have not cogitated on in a very long time. I would refer you to an ‘overview’ at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow
I first came across Maslow while in college during the early Seventies. Even then I thought his ‘steps’ right on, and was able to apply them easily to my own life and endeavors. Maslow still speaks to me, as I am still on step one, fighting to get my basic needs met. And at age 61, I doubt I will ever move up the ‘steps’, but you never know.
But that does not mean I am not motivated, as I am. Proof of this is that I am still among the living, have a roof over my head, two cats, and a couple of close acquaintances’ (if not friends).
It does perhaps mean that finishing that novel or losing some weight, may be a bit more difficult for me (but at least I know why). It does not mean that I will not accomplish these things, it just means that a lot of things in my life could be a lot easier than they are, if I could just get ‘basic needs’ not only met, but assured.
Yea, right!
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