Inspirational Articles

These articles were part of my weekly motivational column for the Post Newspaper of Zambia. Although it was challenging to write an article each week, I found it enjoyable. If you're too comfortable or not challenged, then it is probably a problem. Sometimes you have to step out of your comfort zone and do more. This is how we grow, and it isn't an option for dreamers. It is a necessity.

These Inspirational Articles have received lots of positive feedback. Most of it was very encouraging and positive. They will help you achieve your dreams.

Inspirational and motivational articles

There is a wealth of useful and interesting written material out there. Many people write stories and articles to share the lessons they have learned. These lessons can be learned from others and we can move on to new experiences. Then, we can make mistakes again and learn new lessons. This will allow us to help others get further than we have.

What is Motivation?

Motivation is the ability to initiate, guide, and sustain goal-oriented behavior. Motivation is what motivates you to do something, be it drinking water to quench your thirst or reading a book for knowledge.

Motivation is the combination of biological, psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional forces that activate behavior. Motivation is a term that describes why someone does something. It is the driving force behind all human actions.

Motivation is not just about the factors that trigger behaviors, it also includes the factors that direct and sustains these goal-directed actions (though they are often difficult to observe). We often need to infer why people do what they do base on observed behaviors.

Motivation: How it works

They can only influence us if they want us to take action. They must understand our goals, emotions, and needs. This is something that politicians, marketers, and sales professionals understand well.

Let's try this idea. This makes perfect sense. No one can force you into doing something. They can't tell you what your needs and they cannot insist on what you should value. They cannot also give you the strength to achieve certain goals. You are the only one who can motivate you (needs and values as well as goals).

If someone like your boss asks you to do something, it is possible that you will comply. It does not necessarily mean that you are happy that they wanted you to do it.

You must be motivated to do something. You must be passionate about what you do. This is also true for your employees.