In Vanguard Gym’s crest the bear represents our physical strength, mental cunning, and ability for ferocity and tenacity developed through training harder and smarter than those who would compete with us. The bear approaches his goals with strength, smarts, and stamina that should motive all of us.
I think it is important to understand what motivates you to help you with your goals, and to make sure your motivations are in synch with your goals and action item approach.
Lets talk a little about different motivators – see if you can identify the top two or three things that motivate you, then take some time to see how well these motivators match up with your goal setting and accomplishment procedures.
What motivates you?
1. Power – Achievement, competence, leadership
2. Independence – Freedom, ego integrity
3. Curiosity – Knowledge, truth
4. Acceptance – Positive self-image, self-worth
5. Order – Cleanliness, stability, organization
6. Saving – Collection, property
7. Honor – morality, character, loyalty
8. Idealism – Fairness, Justice
9. Social contact – Friendship, fun
10. Family – children
11. Status – wealth, titles, attention, awards
12. Vengeance – winning, aggression
13. Romance – beauty, sex
14. Eating – food, dining, hunting
15. Physical Exercise – fitness
16. Tranquility – relaxation, safety
What things in the past have motivated you?
EXERCISE – Visualize how you felt.
How do your goals motivate you?
EXERCISE – Visualize how you will feel when you accomplish your goals.
How can others/teammates motivate you?
EXERCISE – Visualize striving towards and accomplishing your goals alone and in the presence of your teammates – which is better?
Do you know what motivates you? Why is it important to be motivated?
Take some time in May to figure out, and/or clarify what motivates you.
-Coach
