According to management consultant John Murphy, “motivation means movement.” It means reaching inside of ourselves to find the power that we all have to move forward, to make a difference, to advance ourselves and the people around us.
Motivation means going places, doing things and not standing still. By putting our attention on change, growth, improvement, education, experimentation, adventure and discovery, we energize and enrich ourselves. We are creating the momentum we need to power confidence and self-esteem.
When we do the opposite by staying the same or maintaining a fixed position, we lose energy and find ourselves mired in the same place, being stagnant and outdated. This opens the door to fear, doubt and overwhelm with the world around us that is changing.
It doesn’t take a miracle to change. It starts with a decision. Decide to make a change. Make a commitment to try something new. Make an effort to expand your horizons and learn new things. Open your mind and broaden your scope. It seems like the decision should be a no brainer – adapt and thrive or fall behind.
Remember what Albert Einstein said, “doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result is insanity.”
If what you are doing isn’t working, for goodness sake, change what you are doing.
