The following question was submitted to "Ask Donald Trump" by a Trump University member.
Question:
What is it that motivates you every day in the morning besides your family, love and passion for your business?
My Response:
I have remained a curious person and that’s a motivation in itself. There’s always something to discover, and every day provides another opportunity. Remain alert and curious and you’ll be motivated every morning too.
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17 Comments
As we grow and mature, we often become analytical, and with analysis comes a mindset that sees, and disassembles only what is. Children see life through a curious mind as if looking at the mystical, and it's in that same curious mystical outlook where we discover possibilities in what we once thought to be impossible.
We live in a time where the world belongs to the curious--the people who aren't afraid to ask the questions, "what is that...why is that...what if we did it differently"?
To the curious, the world still offers INCREDIBLE opportunity.
James C. Tanner
James C. Tanner of http://www.jamesctanner.com and http://www.breaking-jobs-news.com is an entrepreneur, published writer, and speaker.
I like to add something to Donald Trump´s word - my own motivations : )
I have this inner generator which creates me daily strong motivation to try, learn and delivery. Every day is a new possibility to achieve something great. Real Opportunity. Lately I have been writing a book INSPIRE ME. I like challenge all small business writer with my unique fresh style. Purely this one work awareness gives me lot of energy & drive and true that I´m fully motivated. So when You put Your dreams to the paper they become goals. And Goal setting is a great motivator as we see from my own book. And book itself is very meaning full to me - I like leave a mark to this world. Everyone should!
In generally I´m in very blessed situation with 30 years of experience on sales. I ve met over 50 000 customer navigating situation and maid already worth 30 Meur business to these BtoC and BtoB customers. This experience (after hard work & trying) gives me ultimate motivation because I´m holding something great to share to other nubees or to people who are on need of help or encouragement. That possibility, to reach others with help, gives me motivation.
To make something with own thoughts with other oder to change the world to become better place. That is also a good motivator which should reach every ones mind besides your family, love and passion for your business.
Best Regards,
Markku : ) Finnish Entrepreneur
http://idea500.blogspot.com
I could not agree more, I have often pin pointed this point of 'curiosity' out to people.
Martin
http://www.mckaycommunications.co.uk
So, taking care of my health, avoiding unncessary risks that can lead to accidents that will prevent me from doing what I am passionate about, and waking up feeling grateful for another chance to do what I love motivates me to learn something new, share what I've learned, and be thankful when events turn out better than I planned. Not knowing every detail of my day, the people I will meet, or the break through I will make on a difficult problem keeps me motivated and happily involved on my journey through life.
We agree with you .
Sincerely, your friend and "Revolutionary Entrepreneur"
Nimrod
Dr. Nimrod Erech M. Christ Nimrod
John,
http://www.canadabanks.net/Banking_Terms.aspx
We live in South-East Michigan; and so our Strategies are to create a greater cash reserve working luxury Short Sales locally; and mid-term to invest in Multi-Family outside of our geographic area.
Do you have any advice for us, please?
Motivation is such a problem for many people. This is understandable as we're constantly questing ourselves: are we doing the right thing with our time, are we following the right career path, etc.
I also think an excellent way to stay motivated is to keep in mind ONE BIG GOAL. What is the ONE BIG GOAL that you want to accomplish? Is it publishing a book? Generating $1 million in your business? Running a marathon?
Whatever it is, keep it in mind and constantly ask yourself, "What can I do today to get me close to my ONE BIG GOAL?"
Just my thoughts.
Darrin Donnelly
"The Lone Wolf Entrepreneur"
http://www.lonewolfentrepreneur.com
g.boren
Just purchased the audio book "Think Big and Kick Ass" today at Page One Bookstore in Taipei 101.
I hope that I will be able to see Mr. Trump in person someday and hear his speech.
"Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. -Henry Ford"
Many thanks Donald for your advice and sharing your knowledge with us!
Richard Piotrowski - Entrepreneur
www.blog.thelogichouse.co.uk