Some folk come into this world with an inbuilt motivation that is just there, part of their DNA whilst others are born with a sense of persistence that transcends everything else they do. There are others who innately have both character traits of motivation and persistence together and are destined for great things; in fact, they have probably won first prize in the lottery of life.
Self-improvement needs determination, persistence, perseverance, diligence - call it what you will; there can be no self-improvement unless the motivation is there, allied to self-discipline to make it happen.
Some individuals feel that it is their right to be motivated by someone else; their boss, team captain or perhaps a spouse. They have to wake up because the world has changed and the current world-wide depression is a portent of the new order. Western civilisation based on capitalism is struggling with many age-old financial institutions in turmoil and seemingly out of control. A new order is emerging and countries thought to be low-wage economies are blossoming with Brazil, Russia, India and China (bric) showing signs of being the new powerhouse; in fact, many western forward-thinkers are now heading for these countries, anxious to be where the action is.
If you rely on your livelihood coming from a multi-national organisation it is time to take a long hard look at your personal situation. The days of permanent employment are long gone and are not likely to return. Review your talents and what you have to offer to the world for the one thing you have is a choice; the ability to choose what you want to do and where you want to spend the rest of your life.
Competition is tough in what has become known as the rat race; check out the folks who are scouring Google for self-improvement and motivation; you will be surprised - if not amazed. Look at the web pages devoted to How To Get Motivated 10,500,000, Self Improvement 25,600,000 or Self Improvement Advice 8,650,000. That tells you what the competition is like; just wait until countries like China and India become as computerised as those in the Western world. There are people on this planet thirsting for knowledge. In reality, Personal Development already has 157,000,000 pages to meet this demand. So wake up and get going - otherwise you will be left behind. And that should be motivation enough for you.
There are millions searching the web for How To Get On In Life and millions more looking for the magic key to unlock the door marked Personal Motivation so you had better develop a Winning Attitude or else your number is up. There is no excuse for there are literally thousands of self-help books available as well as personal development seminars. You can even buy Personal Development Plans already laid out for you.
If you do not know where to start here is a free tip. Beg, borrow or steal a copy of 50 Success Classics - a veritable treasure-house of archetypal self-improvement books. The author, Tom Butler-Bowden, reviews a selection of world-famous volumes by some of the luminaries of the self-development and self-help business.
Described by the publisher as Winning wisdom for work and life from 50 landmark books you will find a resume of many famous publications and perhaps some that have passed you by and, if you do not know where to begin your journey, this is the starting line.
There are old books as far back as 1867 by Horatio Alger and Orison Swett Marden 1894 along with the legendary Acres of Diamonds from 1921 by Russell Conwell. If your taste is for some of the more up-to-date giants of the self-improvement industry you will be enthralled by See You At The Top by Zig Ziglar and Richard Wiseman with his The Luck Factor: Change Your Luck - And Change Your Life.
However, you can read all you like, and at least that is a good start, but in the end it is up to you - so if you want it badly enough, just get up and go do it!
Jack has been writing articles for a number of years. As well as specializing in self-help and motivation - [http://amotivatedmind.com] - he also writes extensively on heartburn and indigestion and has recently become aware of the benefits of CQ10. You can check out his latest website over at http://cq10.org/
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