Motivated to do what?
After posting a status update about attending a motivation seminar a couple weeks ago, I got a note on Facebook that asked…”what’d ya do with that motivation?” Great question… you got me thinking, Bill. How many times do I come back from a meeting, conference, seminar and do…nothing?! Pages of notes from great speakers go into a drawer instead of into action. So here’s what I’m motivated to do after attending a Get Motivated seminar:
1. Tighten up my stock market investment strategy. Phil Town talked about Covered Calls, Margin of Safety, and a few other things that I can easily incorporate into my existing stock portfolio. He also introduced some technical tools that I haven’t used at all. I’m motivated to explore ways to maximize my investment returns.
2. Be willing to take risks. Rudy Giuliani was truly inspiring as he talked about courage and leadership. Over the years, I’ve given up on some dreams that I’m ready to revisit. I’m motivated to take a risk.
3. Brush up on my speaking skills. Of all the talented speakers I heard, Terry Bradshaw was probably my favorite. I wouldn’t have guessed the goofy football commentator would be such a fantastic speaker, but he was so entertaining I could have listened all day. I’m motivated to join Toastmasters.
What are you motivated to do? Or what motivates you?
August 31st, 2009 at 8:10 am
Hi Nathan,
Nice post! Thanks for attending the Get Motivated Seminar, and blogging about it. Glad to see you putting the motivation to work. To keep it up– and stay accountable as you move towards your goals– check out http://www.getmotivatedbook.com.
I liked #3, BTW. You’re right– good speakers aren’t born that way– they work at it!
Enthusiastically,
Tamara Lowe
Cofounder & Executive Vice President, Get Motivated Seminars, Inc.
August 31st, 2009 at 12:49 pm
Thank you for your encouragement, Tamara! I enjoyed hearing your story at the seminar as well. You have a powerful message of hope and determination!!
September 1st, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Was Matt Foley there? …. Interesting question though. Motivated to do what? For me that would be finding what it is I’m passionate about doing. I think subconsciously thats what motivates many… I mean after you find your purpose, or passion, or whatever it is that makes you just love getting up and getting going, then you no longer need to ask these questions of yourself. It’s your life and you’ve found happiness and peace within that life. Thats what motivates me. The end of the search.
February 2nd, 2010 at 12:57 pm
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