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A Motivational Article

Motivation is a simple thing. What motivates you? Love? Power? Money? Success? Whatever motivates you, think about this question. Do you want to really be motivated? Here's what I mean.

Think about your last diet. Or think about the last time you decided to get-in-shape. Now think, how long did that motivation last? Now think again. Is it motivation that you want?

We're coming up on the "New Years Resolution" season. This year I am not going to list my resolutions in order to motivate. I am, however, going to make a list of life changes to help me come alive in 2005.

"Come Alive in 2005!" hmmm. Maybe too cheesy...

The point is to NOT try and motivate. But DO have a "stick-to-it" plan. A plan is much more powerful than some temporary motivational list that doesn't stand the test of time.

Don't get me wrong. I am not against motivation. In fact, I am a huge fan of it. I implement it in my life all the time. It's a great tool to start your long term plans. I'm just saying do not rely on it to get you to the end of the year on your new year's resolution.

I will be evaluating my plan much more intensively as the new year gets closer. I hope you will too. But, as far as motivation, it will only serve to get me started on my long-term life changing plan.

Just remember:
Motivation = Short Term or Short Lasting
Plan = Long Term or Long Lasting

Keep me posted on your progress, ideas and successes.

Keep looking and living forward.
Mark Thompson
"America's Most Insightful Guide To
Success and Inner Strength"

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