motivation(4/1)
Motivation management
Having a conversation with ChatGPT 4.0 about setting 2024 goals yielded this article about motivation. A couple points stand out. First, that motivation is highest at the beginning and end of a goal. This matches exactly with my 2023 exercise and memorization goals. I sustained motivation for the first three months until I was sidelined with a bout of sickness and the scheduling challenges of regular summer visitors. As the summer has waned and our visitors slow, my desire to return to these habits has increased.…
Human motivation is a moving continuum
A question on every parent’s mind is, “how do I motivate my child to do what is good?” Self-Determination Theory, or SDT, uses scientific methods to explore factors that both enhance and detract from human motivation. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation Many parents have heard about intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, but let’s define them. Intrinsic motivation is when a person wants to do a task purely for the pleasure of it. The reward is in the doing, so to speak, and not tied to anything outside the person’s own curiosity and interest.…
Without an inciting incident they won't enter a story
Robert McKee says humans naturally seek comfort and stability. Without an inciting incident that disrupts their comfort, they won’t enter into a story. They have to get fired from their job or be forced to sign up for a marathon. A ring has to be purchased. A home has to be sold. The character has to jump into the story, into the discomfort and fear, otherwise the story will never happen.…
Persevere in cultural intelligence
Motivation, or drive, is necessary for the improvement of cultural intelligence (CQ). The intangibles of cultural intelligence (CQ) are equally important as a leader develops their intercultural skills. Before knowledge becomes useful or intuition kicks in, a leader must have the motivation to take the often more challenging route to understand and accommodate another culture. Influence may be a leader’s reason, for a culturally adept person stands out in the new economy more than ever.…
Both investors and entrepreneurs need equal motivation
The economic clauses on the term sheet have long-term implications to the motivation both of investors and of owners. What motivates an entrepreneur to seek investment in their business model? The prevailing motivation is pride of ownership. To see one’s idea made a reality and to witness others enjoy the fruit of one’s idea. To have created something new in the world. These are the prevailing motivations. Closely tied to pride of ownership is capital ownership, or the realization of one’s effort in financial gain.…