Motivation is the thought form or energy that propels us towards an action or a set of actions. In our modern day society many attempt to be 'motivated' or have 'motivation' in order to achieve vast sums of wealth or success. A whole industry relies upon these forces and hopes to promote many motivational type services to these people. Many people seek motivation to achieve their goals because often, they do not have the required motivation within them. Those that are motivated naturally tend to secure well paying and successful jobs and or careers but it's important to note that motivation isn't only tied to money driven pursuits.

Sports people have to be motivated in order to achieve their successes. Unless they are motivated they would not have the dedication and the discipline that it takes to achieve their personal goals. Many sports people have said that it was their motivation, drive and determination that took them to the top of their field.

Many of our professions attract people because of their motivation to make a difference. For example, doctors and nurses need to be motivated by the wish to help people in order to have the dedication and tenacity to endure the many years of study. People that join the police force do so because they are motivated to keep the public safe. It also takes great motivation, will power and discipline to become a successful sales consultant because one must hear 'no' a hundred times before they hear a 'yes'.

There are two types of motivation: intrinsic motivation and extrinsic motivation.

Intrinsic motivation is the type of motivation that comes from the activity that you partake in. A motivation that is derived from the simple act of whatever you choose to do. A doctor works to cure sick people and this act can give him further motivation to continue to act in the way.

Extrinsic motivation is the type whereby the motivational forces come from outside of the person. A good example of this is the pursuit of money. People act in a certain way because they believe money will be given to them as long as they continue striving and working away at such an objective. Many people will strive for more motivation, and go on to research heavily into the field in the need to obtain more of it to reach their goals. Many will purchase motivational programs, and audio discs or go on to attend motivational seminars and the like. In the last twenty years it can be said that a whole new industry has been formed. This self help or motivational industry has been formed to serve the new needs of people requiring more motivation.

Motivation is a powerful force that can drive a person to achieve great things. Without motivation, there would be no progress both from a personal perspective and a worldly perspective.

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