

They are not necessarily more intelligent, or have better ideas, or have better luck they are just able to pursue a goal to its conclusion. If you examine successful people, one of the main differences is their ability to motivate themselves. Without the development of intrinsic motivation, individuals have a great deal of difficulty achieving success in almost any area. "I would perform better if I could make myself practice more."ĭo any of these sound familiar? What the above statements have in common is the individual's need for extrinsic motivation for follow-through, the inability to achieve a desired goal unless someone else provides the impetus to pursue the goal. "I can't seem to lose weight unless I have someone constantly checking on me and I can't afford a personal trainer." "I do well with deadlines, but I can't seem to motivate myself."

"I have so many great ideas, if only I could get motivated."
