What motivates you to train, to be better?

Question

what i mean is what gets you motivated to push your self to that extra limit, to train for that extra day, to try twice as hard...i'm not looking/asking for a specific sport or anything, just how you get motivated to be better at whatever you like.

thank you.

Answer 1

motivation is nothing more than having pride in an accomplishment done without being goaded or shamed into doing it

you must have the desire to do the very best you can without thought of praise from others or any sort of reward

motivation is what you think of yourself and your achievements and that you are not a quitter or lazy bones

Answer 2

It's more fun to win than explain why you didn't.

Answer 3

to prove to myself i can control myself, i can do this.

its a self-fulfillment thing for me

Answer 4

You have to want whatever your aiming for, and be willing to do whatever it takes to get there. You need to stay focused and not let yourself be veered away from your goal.

I personally get motivated by thinking about myself doing something in a posative way- not with dread -and making myself want to do it.  

Answer 5

I suppose you have to really want whatever you're aiming for; working with people can help you to achieve that goal too, whether it be academically, physically or spiritually based.

Hope that helps :-)

Answer 6

  If its something you really like it shouldn't be that difficult. If it is you may not enjoy it as much as you think.

  You should ask yourself this if your gonna take the time to do something and if you have any sense of pride whatsoever in what you do. Why would you devote any of your time doing something with a half-hearted approach.

Anyone can compete and fit in big deal. You should have a desire to challenge yourself mentally that's your edge.  Your not going to achieve greatness by doing good enough.

   Your desire to achieve whatever your looking for is easier when you check your ego at the door. Do it for your pride your enjoyment but not for how your percieved by others. That leads to brain clutter, and dont cheat anyone can do that. Good Luck.