Motivational Speaker Brad Montgomery shares tips, ideas and wisdom about getting more out of yourself.
As many of you know, I put out frequent videos. Most contain some wisdom about life and/or business. But this week I take a break from “wisdom” and let you peak at me and my family.
Most of us have heard the theory that it takes 21 days to develop a habit. But in reality, it takes more than 21 days to create consistency for those things we really DON’T want to do. So, how can you motivate yourself to get beyond those 21 days to generate more positivity in your life?
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Why do we do what we do? This question has boggled psychologists for decades. Up until now, there is no clear-cut answer to this million-dollar question. Theories are the best bet we have at the moment, from B.F. Skinner’s operant conditioning to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs.
The Nature of Motivation
But although this field is still up for debate and research, one thing is clear: motivation is the reason we do what we do. Its literal meaning, after all, is the desire to do something. Be it waking up early in the morning to jog or working overtime on a weekly basis, it is what keeps us going. Without motivation, we will have neither the desire nor the energy to do something we deem productive.
At its core, motivation has three key components. The first element is activation, in which the person decides to initiate the action. After activation comes persistence, which signifies the effort the person exerts to overcome obstacles and fulfill the goal. The last component is intensity – the amount of vigor spent to achieve the goal.
Where the motivation comes from is a different discussion. Psychologists say that motivation can either be intrinsic or extrinsic. The former comes from within, meaning you actually want to do the action. Personal gratification is the keyword here. The latter is all about the external factors that drive us to complete an action, from tangible rewards (e.g. money, awards) to social recognition.
Psychology, Productivity, and Your Workforce
So how does the psychology of motivation relate to business? It’s fairly simple. Without motivation, any company would stagnate and eventually go bust. A business depends on the people under its employ, which means that the performance of the staff members dictates how well the company competes with the rest of the market. Without its staff fulfilling basic and crucial tasks, there would be no running enterprise to begin with.
Now, think of a situation where the workers have no motivation whatsoever to finish their job. The company won’t meet its goals, and there would be no way for the business grow. Should this trend continue, the business will crash.
For this reason, it is important to ensure that your workforce has the proper motivation to do well in their respective jobs. This is where Brad Montgomery and his team steps in. As one of the top motivational speakers in the country, Brad has the skill to bring out the best in your employees and make sure that they continue to perform excellently in their roles.
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Inspiration is everywhere, and nothing motivates people better than something to aim for. We think that what we do here isn’t really about motivating people to do the things they need to get done, per se. We help them find the reasons they need to motivate themselves. This is probably a more effective approach, since it allows people to find the answers for themselves.
Finding Motivation in Strange Places
Motivation is notoriously difficult to find, especially considering the prevailing attitude about it is that it’s the one that’s supposed to find you. This is a passive approach that takes forever to fulfill, and the ones waiting for motivation to hit usually never recognize it when it does.
Make no mistake, motivation can be found; it only takes a bit of imagination with regards to the places where people can look. Most people will snicker at this, but the bathroom is one of the most underrated places for people to motivate themselves. It sounds weird, but hear us out, there are some valuable motivational lessons that we can learn in the john if we paid enough attention.
Appreciate the Little Things
Take note of urine color the next time you take a pee break and congratulate yourself if it’s clear. This means you’re properly hydrated. The devil is in the details in most everything we do. If we don’t stop to acknowledge the small things we’re doing right, we’ll never be happy even with the big things.
Give Yourself Small Goals
Do you know those small mint things they put in urinals? Don’t you ever want to see that thing melt away? That’s what one of our correspondents tried to do. He went to the bathroom every chance he could pee in the same urinal, just to melt the little mint completely.
Did he accomplish anything by sticking to this quest so religiously? Many would argue that he didn’t, but it misses the point. The fact of the matter is, this man gave himself a goal, and he pushed through with it until he succeeded. Work is almost always small tasks that slowly build into bigger ones over time. Stick to the small goals and you’ll slowly chip away at the big prize.
This isn’t the usual advice most motivational speakers give their audience (maybe for good reason), but these off-beat lessons need sharing. If you’re looking for a speaker that’s not afraid to go to new places to help motivate your company, contact us today. We’ll surprise, excite, and do whatever it takes to stimulate your workforce.
