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Why Procrastinators are More Likely to be Overachievers
I had an interesting conversation with one of my classmates recently. We were having a Zoom study session and she revealed to me that she is a self-proclaimed procrastinator. I let her speak for a few moments, and describe her situation and why she waits to get everything done until the last minute. At this point I interjected with my own comments.
By Millennial Musings6 years ago in Motivation
It's Why We Need To Be Driven
It's one thing to be motivated by our goals, but it's an entirely different level of determination when we are driven by them. At the start of journeying towards our goals, many people believe that motivation is the trait that will help us to succeed. After all, if we have both enthusiasm and reason, it should be enough to get us off the couch, and inspire us to take action, right? Absolutely! I cannot deny that motivation is an imperative characteristic that we need to possess if we are striving to achieve our goals, because we need to continually be positive, energized, and proactive, along the journey, but the problem with motivation is that it is a characteristic that can easily be influenced. Motivation is a wavering characteristic, which can come and go, dependant on the circumstances, situations, events, and emotions, that we are experiencing at each moment of time. One moment we may feel on top of the world, inspired and hungry for success, but then we may encounter a setback, or a failure, or maybe several setbacks and failures, which then start to install doubt and fear within our mind. We start questioning if all our time, energy, money, and hard work, are all worth it and equating to what we are working towards. That fear and doubt then starts to play with our motivational levels. Perhaps something unexpected happens in our life, such as the death of a loved one, a marital split, or similar painful experiences. Our mind becomes overwhelmed with what's going on in that aspect of life, which affects our mood and emotions, leaving us to feel negative and upset, to the point we lose our motivation and focus on achieving our goals. When motivation falters, it can easily become a time where we throw the towel in and give up, hence why we can't rely on motivation to achieve success.
By David Stidston6 years ago in Motivation
"Back Against The Little Black Book"
“Back Against the Little Black Book” Quick stop photography by V.Sumter I Know you heard the stories of the Las Vegas Well here's mine. Close your eyes and vision the heat the sound of the transit coming down the street. Imagine a homeless man walking down the street, same clothes with holes looking through the trash for something to eat. In his route to the Quick Stop the man grows tired from the humidity and sits down from exhaustion. The man troubled from life on the streets just wanted a better life but had a very bad addiction that turned his life upside down. Wiping sweat from his head he raises his head seeing a very nice vehicle pull up to the Quick Stop. A well dress man gets out of the car he seemed to be in a rush. When he walks to the store entrance the man on the curb asked the well-dressed man for some spare change he reaches in pocket and gives man a dollar. Thanking the man for his kindness as he returned to his spot on the curb. Upon parting ways, he seen the man moving really fast in a rush. A phone rings while he pumps gas, He answered the phone, "Hello Chip Sports where we give the best Lines at the best times. Now we know his name, Chip pulls a little black book out of his inside sleeve, opens a pen with his teeth and jots down notes for the big game tonight. "Money Line got you covered" he replied to voice on the other line of his cell phone. Chip hangs up seeming to put the book inside his jacket it falls to the ground, he gets in his car speeds off. The homeless man spotted the book as it fell to ground and went to retrieve it but too late to catch the man. He then opened it and also making sure no one saw him pick it up. The man begins walking into the dark looking through the book noticing money inside also all inside bets. He starts to get nervous seeking a motel for the night he goes to check in for the night till he figures things out. Sensing the trouble, he wonders what dangers came with the book but first sleep. His Appearance very tired in need of a shower from living on the street. He noticed clothes and items left in the motel room probably from the last guest. Starting the shower, he cleans razors and shaved to the point he couldn't be recognized. Looking further into the book he finds tips from a big game and decided to try his luck hoping to use it once and return it.
By VLit1016 years ago in Motivation
We're going to Win This and here's why
We are going to win this and here’s exactly why: We are winners, just accept it now. We were born a winner. As babies, we never took one look at ourselves and thought, “Damn I’m a loser.” Nope, we just laughed and played and screamed so loud because we knew someone would be there when we called. We accepted our greatness so profoundly that we trust everything we need would be done as we ask. The mark of true winners.
By Ronda Jones6 years ago in Motivation
The Little Black Book
The Little Black Book It was a late summer evening out a couple of weeks before fall. The sun had begun to set over the city. The sky was a bright magenta hue that spread across Albuquerque. The civic plaza downtown was a buzz with life. People had gathered around to listen to a local mariachi band playing traditional Mexican music which they danced to. They mingled about the dozen or so food trucks teasing their taste buds with great food that they chased down with whatever drink they could find. A young woman on her way to work mulled about the plaza in a daze to the music, dancing, and all-around cheerfulness under the magnificent sunset. For the moment, her mind was on her problems. "How am I going to pay for my last year of college," she thought to herself? She went by the name of Italia Germain. She was early to work so she decided to hangout in the nearby alley. Italia stumbled over something while walking down the alley. As she caught herself, she spotted a dingy backpack.
By James E. Reese6 years ago in Motivation
How Time Logging Can Transform Your Productivity
I know a thing or two about time management. At Sophie Davis, the BS/MD program I attend, students are regularly instructed on the importance of managing their time. Sharpening this skill has been excellent for my performance, but I value awareness of time as a way to maximize experiencing the things that bring us meaning and happiness on our journeys. I have developed many strategies while acquiring a bachelor's degree in 3 years, but the most important tool I've used for myself is time logging.
By Noah Rodriguez6 years ago in Motivation
There's Hope in Jacob
The morning was on the horizon, and I knew today would be particularly tough. We were down three volunteers at the shelter, and tonight would be especially cold. Our average visits were up 200 percent over the last week, mainly because of an unusual cold snap. It was almost 7 am so I tapped on the girl's door so they could get up to prepare for a day of virtual classes. Emmy was 12, and Alex 16. Both of them great students; although Zoom was wearing thin on them, they were ready to get back to school, and so was I. Emmy poked her head out the bedroom and reminded me that she needed some colored pencils. I nodded and smiled to acknowledge her and quickly jotted it down in my Moleskine, which I keep in my breast pocket. My mind immediately switched to my drive into work as the girl's mom arrived home from her 3rd shift. The temperature flirted with 0 degrees Fahrenheit, so I was dressed relatively dense, pea coat, tweed hat, and boots.
By Greg B.6 years ago in Motivation
Little Black Book
Little Black Book By Theresa Evans I was walking home from work one evening; I came across something that looked like someone had lost their wallet. It didn't take me long to realize later that it was a little black book. I seriously wanted to return this book back to the owner, but I had no successful luck for weeks.
By Theresa Evans6 years ago in Motivation
Regrets
Ever reach that point in your life where you’ve become so disappointed in yourself and asked questions like, “what if I never went to that place? Or what if I never met that person? Or what if I never made that decision?” Well, it’s a little too late for that now. You find yourself trapped in a hell-on-earth state. No, you are not burning in those raging flames inside that deep hole reserved for those who didn’t follow the rules and regulations of their denomination right next to that red-horned devil. However, you are feeling pretty low. You may even find yourself in a profoundly sad state. Not even the jokes from the funniest comedian can put a smile on your face. It’s the realization that you did something that you feel like you weren’t supposed to do or said something you weren’t supposed to say, and now you are forced to eat every ounce of that bitter fruit of your labor. Now you wish you could go back and stop yourself from making that colossal mistake to which you are currently paying the consequences. Unfortunately, there is no way to go about doing so. Therefore, you are now stuck, wondering when the suffering will end. To me, this is what having regrets feels like when it finally hits you.
By Spencer Jean-Mary6 years ago in Motivation
