A Few Thoughts On Motivation by David Ledoux
Can I ask you a question?
Why did you get up this morning?
Seriously, think for a second. Most people just grunt and groan and say,
"I have to get up for work."
But do you really?
We live in a free society. Technically you could lay in bed all day if you
really wanted to. But why do we get up?
Fear of Loss is a big motivator.
We all fear losing our job, losing our income and being broke. We fear being
hungry, losing our house, our car, and being bankrupt and destitute.
Those mental images are strong enough that we get up to the squeal of the
electric rooster, bleary-eyed and still tired from the night before. Millions of
people endure a horrible commute to work, a job they hate, and they do it day
after day after day after day.
Fear of Loss is powerful.
Humans really only react in two directions. Away from pain and towards
pleasure.
Away from pain is the stronger of the two in most people.
But moving towards pleasure can be extremely powerful if you learn to
visualize the desired outcome, build new inner speech patterns and belief
systems and master the art of subconscious programming.
I'll give you an example.
On a sunny summer day in July of 2000 I stood on a stage in front of over
6000 people to receive the highest award in my direct sales company. As I looked
out over the crowd I smiled with confidence, pride and the most peculiar feeling
of Deja Vu. Had I been here before?
Actually, thousands of times, but all in my subconscious. I knew the tuxedo I
would be wearing, the shoes, the watch, everything. I knew how the crowd would
roar, I had heard the thunderous applause a million times, and seen the blinding
glare of the stage lights. I had rehearsed my speech a thousand times preparing
for that special night.
My desire to move towards this picture in my mind was VERY powerful!
I manifested my reality to suit that inner picture.
Learning to do this effectively can make your life seem magical.
If you would like to learn more, pick up the books The New Psycho-Cybernetics
by Maxwell Maltz and Dan Kennedy and What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by
Dr. Shad Helmstetter.
It will get you started on an interesting journey towards real motivation.
I appreciate you!
David Ledoux
