Motivation on the Run

Reading the 13 virtues, that Benjamin Franklin worked on his entire life, left me feeling like a slacker. Franklin spent his life working on his personal improvement and witnessed the difference it made in his life.
Not only was he a great example of a leader, he was a great example for we that seek [...]

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What is the most important aspect of success?
Motivation? Goal Setting? Skills? No!
These are not the beginning, they are the results of a POSITIVE ATTITUDE! Without the right attitude, you will not be able to motivate yourself to get started. Without the right attitude, you will [...]

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Yesterday morning I answered the telephone at work and a voice on the other end said something about Toastmasters and a speech contest. Since I was about to leave for the weekly Toastmaster meeting, and we were holding our contest at noon, and I was the Toastmaster for the contest, I thought I should hear [...]

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This article give a great overview of Zig Ziglar’s life and background. It always help to understand where you’re going when you know where you’ve been. Head on over and read the complete story.
Overcoming Adversity and Leadership: Profile of “Zig” Ziglar
This Zig Ziglar’s story:
Zig Ziglar was born in 1926, in what he termed “very modest [...]

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 Motivation37 [21:15m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Motivation on the Run is proud to present #37 for download. Last weeks podcast was a recording of my Toastmaster speech, but I am back again with the normal workings. Thanks for your support.
Here is the list of books I am reading (or listening) at this moment

Self-Help – Samuel Smiles

The Essential Drucker – Peter Drucker

This [...]

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Motivation and procrastination are two polar opposites and I don’t believe they can live at the same time. Motivation has been explored here a lot, but procrastination is something I have never talked about.
Motivation is “the act of getting psyched about doing something or attaining something through actions” or “that which gives purpose and direction [...]

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What role does “pride in a job well done” play in motivating employees these days? Is it even a consideration with those around you in the workplace today?
Growing up, pride in one’s work was drilled into me by my dad. “If you were going to take a man’s money,” he would say, “you needed [...]

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I love surveys that answer questions I have. This one has several good pieces of data as part of the study. I have highlighted a few in the quote, but others are in the full article. Some I suspected, some I didn’t. It just goes to show, it’s always something…
Kansas City Star | 02/16/2006 | [...]

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Motivation is a state of mind that an individual uses to encourage themselves to attain their goals, and at its base form, motivation can only be applied at the personal level. “What about business or company goals?” you ask. Let’s take a look at the company goal.
Common company goals are to increase revenue, increase profits, [...]

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How do we succeed? An interesting question with many answers, depending on your life circumstances and how you define success. Is it money, or wonderful kids? Is it a BMW in the garage, or a long marriage? Is it the biggest house on the block, or a life of integrity. Is it the admiration or [...]

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