Motivation of Life

Motivation is an abstract phenomenon, an inner energy that drives us in a direction or causes us to act or achieve something. More often than not, this energy is taken for granted, and we may not even know it exists in all of us. Levels of motivation differ for everyone. Some of us have the desire or want to accomplish a goal, but may ultimately not act on it as a result of a lack of motivation. Motivation is a key to success, and it is a perquisite for great accomplishments. At different stages in life, we meet with different people and encounter different circumstances. Each of these unique experiences influences us in some way and may help to propel us and even shape our thinking.

The people that know us best, and exert the greatest influence in our lives tend to be our parents. And the person who motivates me throughout my life, is my mother. She has had a positive impact on my life and has moulded me to become the person I am today. She never fails to say only the right things and is always able to get me where I need to be, and to do what needs to be done. My mother motivates me to constantly better myself, to be a better person, to make better choices and never relinquish my integrity.

My mother has all the good qualities that I try to emulate. Since young, she not only plays the role of a mother, but also doubles up as the typical disciplinarian role of a father. My father was working overseas during a large part of my life. Hence, tasks usually performed by the man of the house such as plumbing, changing of light bulbs and repairing of door knobs were all done by my mother. She was good not only with manual work but is also able to whip up delicious meals. Even though raising us single-handedly was tough, never once did she complain. Her strong determination and tough character has inspired and spurred me to perform my best in all that I am doing and to never give up easily.

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