Postby Kathryn-in-Canada » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:19 am
Good morning, SHEs!
Twins, I love that quote.
What motivates me?
I haven't read the article - off the top of my head without understanding the definitions from the author:
Incentive - a bit short term but nothing lasting, except by accident (like the 2 minute challenge you offered us.) Instead of "If I get X done, I can do Y", I think that and then think "But if I do Y now, I'll be in a better mood to tackle X."
Fear - probably number one but fear of losing of 'face' so that might be social or fear of government fines in the case of the business. Fear of missing dealines, HUGE. But I always seem to push up against the deadline before I get moving.
Achievement - not really. At least not with big things. I am motivated to produce a nice dinner for guests, a good Christmas, a clean apartment, and each of those I see as an achievement when I go to bed that night. But, for instance, achieving academic excellence doesn't motivate me. Any courses I take are for support growth or social, not for the ability to say I've done X. I hate filling in surveys where they ask highest completed level of education. At least I have my high school diploma.
Growth - maybe this is where I'd put Spirit or God. I'm doing things I never thought I would with my preaching and that is growth and I want to see how far I'll take this.
Power - not intentionally. It comes as a side effect of my actions since I'm a natural leader, but I'm not motivated by it. I don't seek power, I seek building community or building up others.
Social - Depends on the definition in the article. Despite my shyness, I like doing things that build community and work towards that, so it must motivate me.