{"id":1382,"date":"2019-05-06T17:11:03","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T17:11:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dentalsuccesstoday.com\/blog\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2019-05-06T17:11:03","modified_gmt":"2019-05-06T17:11:03","slug":"what-motivates-you-to-do-your-best","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dentalsuccesstoday.com\/blog\/what-motivates-you-to-do-your-best\/","title":{"rendered":"What motivates you to do your best?"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s an interesting question that few often take the time to consider.<\/p>\n

One of the greatest influences on me early on was listening to Zig Ziglar. \u00a0There are so many things that I still remember, now decades later. \u00a0I have internalized his cornerstones of positive attitude and taking of responsibility for outcomes.<\/p>\n

Zig would say that most people are guilty of \u201cstinkin\u2019 thinkin\u2019\u201d and that they talk so poorly to themselves and others, no wonder people don\u2019t often go out of their way to treat them nicely or do anything helpful.<\/p>\n

I call it the boomerang effect. \u00a0Whatever you send out is coming back at you. \u00a0You can call it Karma or whatever you want. \u00a0Bottom line: you get to decide if Life is going to give you a big smack in the face or giant hug \u2013 by what you send out in the first place.<\/p>\n

Another big lesson I never forgot was Zig talking about how temporary motivation is. \u00a0I\u2019ve told you this right here several times before, but because it\u2019s temporary it\u2019s worth repeating.<\/p>\n

Zig noted that, \u201cPeople often say that motivation doesn\u2019t last. Well, neither does bathing, that\u2019s why we recommend it daily.\u201d \u00a0Done once, it will fade. \u00a0It must be done again and again and again.<\/p>\n

This repetition of Motivation must also come from within. \u00a0No one can give it to you. \u00a0It\u2019s yours to own.<\/p>\n

While it is absolutely essential, it is also absolutely a choice. \u00a0To be or not to be \u2013 MOTIVATED\u2026<\/p>\n

To listen.<\/p>\n

To do well.<\/p>\n

To be on time.<\/p>\n

To follow through.<\/p>\n

To care.<\/p>\n

To be nice.<\/p>\n

The list goes on. \u00a0Everything requires motivation; beginning with getting out of bed to looking your best every day both on the inside and out.<\/p>\n

Motivation is a very personal thing. \u00a0Some are motivated because it\u2019s engrained in their DNA and they can\u2019t imagine doing anything but their best. \u00a0Others need a reason, a push or maybe even forced to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n

You can be motivated to be more like the person you want to be or less like the person you don\u2019t want to be. \u00a0Whatever makes you strive to achieve and do better for yourself.<\/p>\n

There is a flip side to this coin and I would go so far as to say a double-edged sword that you have to be very aware of and walk a fine line. \u00a0We\u2019ll talk about that and hit it head on next week.<\/p>\n

For now, take some time to reflect. \u00a0Maybe you need to give yourself a pat on the back or cut yourself some slack. \u00a0Maybe you need to give yourself a kick in the pants or an attitude adjustment.<\/p>\n

Whatever it is \u2013 you know \u2013 so deal with yourself accordingly.<\/p>\n

Without your own personal motivation, you\u2019re lifeless and in the way of others trying to do things. \u00a0If you\u2019ve lost yours and want to get it back, don\u2019t hesitate to ask for help. \u00a0Your day time family is here for you, I know this, you know this.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got your motivation locked in, then take advantage of it. \u00a0Wear it on your face, share your energy with others, lead by example and be proud of the person you are.<\/p>\n

We are all human and from time to time motivation will ebb and flow. \u00a0When it wanes, you really have to dig down and remember the positives in life. \u00a0Don\u2019t be too hard on yourself and get back to your core values. \u00a0Give yourself permission to make mistakes and to forgive and forget others for theirs.<\/p>\n

Anything blocking your motivation is going to hold you back. \u00a0Find it, fix it, get \u2018you\u2019 back. \u00a0You\u2019re too important; there are a lot of people depending on you \u2013 most of all yourself.<\/p>\n

They say when the going gets tough, the tough get going. \u00a0They do that by having enough positive motivation and reasons why to push through to make the most of every situation.<\/p>\n

Hey, you\u2019re special, so keep being you. \u00a0And replenish your motivation every day because life\u2019s hard enough and without it no one stands a chance to be their best.<\/p>\n\"\"<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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