Motivation – For once it's not about selling

In almost any kind of business, sometimes there is a need to motivate others. (NB: This is as distinct from "motivational programs" which are structured incentive schemes, usually aimed at sales staff to get them to sell more. This is a different area altogether and one which we can look at another time...

FOR ONCE IT'S NOT ABOUT SELLING
The cynics amongst us would probably say that all you need to do to motivate people, is to use sales techniques on them. There might be a bit of truth in that from the point of view that in order to motivate people, you've got to show them "what's in it for them." However that's probably where the resemblance ends.

I believe there is a difference between selling people an idea and motivating them to "buy into it." With motivation you need to focus more on generating and activating desire. That's not something you necessarily have to do with selling, because in that case you should be selling into a ready-prepared market opportunity. (But that's straying into marketing issues which we're not discussing now.)

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The Top six ways to stay motivated

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I receive many emails from people that basically ask the same question: How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated: Article continues

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The Top Six Ways to Stay Motivated

I receive many emails from people that basically ask the same question: How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done!

Here are my tips for staying motivated:

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"Your chances of success are directly proportional to the degree of pleasure you desire from what you do. If you are in a job you hate, face the fact squarely and get out."

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