Motivation

[robotic]

i have a severe problem with being motivated :redface:

unfortunately, i face it more often when the exams draw near or when i have twice as much work: i would rather prefer to go out for snapple ;D

i realize that it can also become a severe pain in the butt when i start university and realize that i don't want to study anymore ( :eek:) because my brain can't cope. deadlines scare me tremendously - i look at the dates and my eyes bulge because i'm soon-making that transition (student ---> independent) but i still can't seem to accomplish many of the things i sought out to do.

i'm sure it just comes out of just being too lazy. :tongue:
but how to push it aside, i don't know
how to keep motivated, i have no clue


how does YW cope?

[Emperor_Mike]

Ambition without limit and never being satisfied with the status quo. I create unrealistic and near impossible goals and try to work toward bringing them to fruition. Even if at the end of it all I do not achieve what I set out to do, I will likely have accomplished quite a lot on the journey.

Some may say this is a recipe for disappointment, but that is not the case for everybody. Being disappointed with a setback for a day or two is OK. Anything longer than that and it is a sign of weakness and lack of resolve.

Think of all the wonderful things you wish to achieve in life and plan your journey accordingly. :smile:

[hooligan]

Get out of the house, away from parents was my main two motivations.

[Napoleon Chynamite]

Okay I admit it, during the spring and summer (if I'm taking summer classes), one of the only ways I can motivate myself to study is by taking my backpack and books down to the cafe by campus and sitting there trying to meet girls. The place is like an ongoing parade of hotties. It seems like during this type of weather (as it's been for the past few days here) they purposely dress that way cause they know guys will be looking. x_x

[robotic]

thank you :)

(gumby, i'm sure it's because the girls secretly love you.)

Even if at the end of it all I do not achieve what I set out to do, I will likely have accomplished quite a lot on the journey.

i agree wholeheartedly,

if one stops expecting from life, then one stops looking at directions to walk towards.

[urbia]

Ambition without limit and never being satisfied with the status quo. I create unrealistic and near impossible goals and try to work toward bringing them to fruition. Even if at the end of it all I do not achieve what I set out to do, I will likely have accomplished quite a lot on the journey.

Some may say this is a recipe for disappointment, but that is not the case for everybody. Being disappointed with a setback for a day or two is OK. Anything longer than that and it is a sign of weakness and lack of resolve.

Think of all the wonderful things you wish to achieve in life and plan your journey accordingly. :smile:

I like this answer. Can I have it? :wink: In other words, ditto.

[deez nuts]

i did it for the chicks.

[AliBabaIncorporated]

I was pretty unmotivated in school by grades and courses. B- average in high school. B+ in college. I think in the face of all the competing jackasses trying to impress the teachers and go the extra mile for the A, I just decided to step back and look on with pity, scorn, and amusement.

Once I got out of school, I became a lot more motivated in pretty much everything. E.g. when I add up the hours, I realize that I spend more time studying Japanese every week right now (on top of the 60-70 hour workweek), than I did when I was in college when I was only working maybe 15-20/week and spent most of my time lying around whining about how bored I was.

[lifeinmono]

Ambition without limit and never being satisfied with the status quo. I create unrealistic and near impossible goals and try to work toward bringing them to fruition. Even if at the end of it all I do not achieve what I set out to do, I will likely have accomplished quite a lot on the journey.

Some may say this is a recipe for disappointment, but that is not the case for everybody. Being disappointed with a setback for a day or two is OK. Anything longer than that and it is a sign of weakness and lack of resolve.

Word.

[tapestrybabe]

i think having a mentor helps...
a mentor that believes and inspires you...
which in turn helps with your motivation
along the way...

[focusonit]

It is human nature to emulate those around you. Hang around winners. You'll admire them and adjust your own behavior accordingly.