Although I grew up in a middle class neighborhood, I did witness rampant drug use within the community. I had friends whose parents indulged in alcohol and the use of drugs. I saw things and heard stories that really affected any curiosity I might have later developed about those types of alternative lifestyles. Indirectly seeing and hearing about those experiences made me want to do whatever I could to make sure I would always avoid being in those circumstances. Just being indirectly exposed to those conditions motivated me to want to do better not only for myself but to help my friends and fellow members of my community who had no choice in dealing with situations like that. Many individuals in those types of situations dealt with or came …show more content…
I knew that I wanted to help those caught in those environments to see that they could be so much greater than their current circumstances. So while my mother, environment and cultural involvement were tremendous sources of motivation for me to aspire to be better during my early years; today, I would have to credit my biggest motivation would be my children. My children motivate me to continue aspiring and taking steps to achieve my goals of greatness and helping others realize their very respective potentials. When I gave birth to my children they each became visages of my collective pride and joy. As my own mother did for me, I assure that I do my very best to make sure they have everything they need as well as everything I need to continue to equip them with the tools of fulfillment and success. They inspire me to be strong-minded, strong-willed and to pursue my life and daily endeavor exuberantly. They motivate me to give me best in everything and all that I do because I hope to instill those same values into them. I vow to give everything my last drop of energy and resources because it is my hope to condition to a certain elevated standard. Much as my mother and mentors did with my upbringing, I want to teach my children that it is required of them to give their best. I hope for them not only hear but witness for …show more content…
This demand for self-serving beliefs (which can also arise from hedonic or signaling motives) must be weighed against the risks of overconfidence.” http://qjeoxforjournals.org In my life-long journey to continuous achievement, one thing I'm setting out to do in both my personal life and my line of work is to help other realize their potential and actually reach their life goals. I was fortunate enough to always have individuals around me to help me realize and achieve my purpose, so naturally, sowing into the perpetual garden of others' lives is not only important to me but is very much my duty. I believe that all it takes it someone to help you realize why you are here that can ignite a fire that can never be dimmed. Insert article here The reality is that understanding motivation is a very complex undertaking because there are many inter-related factors that play within the equation, it isn't a simple cause and effect relationship. If you are interested in reading a Reflection on Motivational Theories (Leadership-Central.com, 2015) I felt this insert was so important to put in this paper because what I have also come to realize is that so many people never take the time and opportunity to survey around them to help those they encounter daily. No one's life is perfect but we are blessed with so many perfect opportunities to take at the very