Comments on: Three D’s for Motivation – Direction, Decision, and Dedication http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/ "Stand on the Shoulders of Giants." ... Insight and Action for Work and Life Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:59:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: JD http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37229 JD Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:07:18 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37229 @ Hilary When I found the photo, it wasn't what I had in mind, but it was just too good on multiple levels, so I ran with it. Mismatches really can get in the way and hacking away at the mismatch is both energizing and freeing. @ Hilary

When I found the photo, it wasn’t what I had in mind, but it was just too good on multiple levels, so I ran with it.

Mismatches really can get in the way and hacking away at the mismatch is both energizing and freeing.

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]]> By: Hilary http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37130 Hilary Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:10:01 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37130 Hi JD .. when the picture first appeared in the reader and I could see the title – Direction, Decision and Dedication .. I thought they were ice dancers – didn’t last long! Lovely photo though. Your points are well made – it is getting on that path and then you’re off. The ice skater, who has just lost her mother, .. is a case in point – she has done her direction, made her decision, dedicated herself to being the best and at the Olympics, then her mother suddenly dies – but she can continue (with difficulty I’m sure) because those years of training and dedication kick in automatically. As you mention – it’s the mismatches that can hold us back .. it’s settling down and going forward, being aware of what you’re doing –so you can adjust if necessary – but putting in your three Ds. Thanks JD Hi JD .. when the picture first appeared in the reader and I could see the title – Direction, Decision and Dedication .. I thought they were ice dancers – didn’t last long! Lovely photo though.

Your points are well made – it is getting on that path and then you’re off. The ice skater, who has just lost her mother, .. is a case in point – she has done her direction, made her decision, dedicated herself to being the best and at the Olympics, then her mother suddenly dies – but she can continue (with difficulty I’m sure) because those years of training and dedication kick in automatically.

As you mention – it’s the mismatches that can hold us back .. it’s settling down and going forward, being aware of what you’re doing –so you can adjust if necessary – but putting in your three Ds.

Thanks JD

]]> By: JD http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37082 JD Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:03:22 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37082 @ JB I think in the context of the original article it's about turning your motivation into a driving force to be your best ... your prime motivation. With that in mind, it's a very different scenario than putting one foot in the water. I agree -- reflecting and knowing your why help fuel the fire and correct course. @ Patricia There's a lot to be said for the power of comedy. I Love Lucy is, Two and a 1/2 Men, and Family Guy are some of my reliable remedies. @ Melissa Music and movies are some of my favorite sources of motivation. Vision Quest is one of those movies that does it for me. @ Hulbert Thank you! I can see how Frustration, Fear, and Failure are obstacles to success and I like the frame. @ Megan I didn't realize how much EFFECTIVENESS is popping out, but I like that. It's definitely an empowering word, and you're right, that's motivating. @ Karl I like the bold way you frame it, and deciding to become amazing at something is very empowering. @ JB

I think in the context of the original article it’s about turning your motivation into a driving force to be your best … your prime motivation. With that in mind, it’s a very different scenario than putting one foot in the water.

I agree — reflecting and knowing your why help fuel the fire and correct course.

@ Patricia

There’s a lot to be said for the power of comedy. I Love Lucy is, Two and a 1/2 Men, and Family Guy are some of my reliable remedies.

@ Melissa

Music and movies are some of my favorite sources of motivation. Vision Quest is one of those movies that does it for me.

@ Hulbert

Thank you!

I can see how Frustration, Fear, and Failure are obstacles to success and I like the frame.

@ Megan

I didn’t realize how much EFFECTIVENESS is popping out, but I like that. It’s definitely an empowering word, and you’re right, that’s motivating.

@ Karl

I like the bold way you frame it, and deciding to become amazing at something is very empowering.

]]> By: Karl Staib - Work Happy Now http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37071 Karl Staib - Work Happy Now Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:53:57 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37071 There are too many times that I decide to continue my present direction without consciously doing it. Because I'm not actively making the choice to stay with my direction I'm floundering. I like the idea of stopping, staying course, or deciding to become amazing. I know that I have greatness in me, but I have to let that fear go and decide to become awesome. As always great food for thought. There are too many times that I decide to continue my present direction without consciously doing it. Because I’m not actively making the choice to stay with my direction I’m floundering. I like the idea of stopping, staying course, or deciding to become amazing. I know that I have greatness in me, but I have to let that fear go and decide to become awesome. As always great food for thought.

]]> By: Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37051 Megan "JoyGirl!" Bord Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:14:38 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37051 I appreciate the simplicity of that. I also love how as I'm writing this comment and thinking about what it means to me, in your "Tags" box, the word EFFECTIVENESS is practically jumping off the page at me! Subtle... but EFFECTIVE! Have a great week! I appreciate the simplicity of that. I also love how as I’m writing this comment and thinking about what it means to me, in your “Tags” box, the word EFFECTIVENESS is practically jumping off the page at me! Subtle… but EFFECTIVE!

Have a great week!

]]> By: Hulbert http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37014 Hulbert Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:50:38 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37014 Nice article J.D. I enjoy these alliterations that open us to different ideas for helping our well-being. It makes them easier to remember. I read another article on the three F's we should overcome in life in order to reach success, and those are frustration, fear, and failure. Nice article J.D. I enjoy these alliterations that open us to different ideas for helping our well-being. It makes them easier to remember. I read another article on the three F’s we should overcome in life in order to reach success, and those are frustration, fear, and failure.

]]> By: Melissa Donovan http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37010 Melissa Donovan Mon, 22 Feb 2010 21:51:48 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37010 It's funny you mentioned that you get your motivation from sports. I have realized in recent months that I get my motivation from music. The trick is to remember to listen to the right music when I need an extra push! It’s funny you mentioned that you get your motivation from sports. I have realized in recent months that I get my motivation from music. The trick is to remember to listen to the right music when I need an extra push!

]]> By: Patricia http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-37007 Patricia Mon, 22 Feb 2010 19:25:49 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-37007 Having been sentenced to sit still and be calm to heal my body has been excruciating for me. I have to keep reminding myself of my motivation: to be well and pain free...I am so happy to have a wee bit of a walk added to my day. I have to admit though it is healing faster this year, when I do just sit and work or being relaxed and open - watching comedies on the computer is also grand - have to be careful about laughing out loud!!! Being able to breath without pain is priceless :) Having been sentenced to sit still and be calm to heal my body has been excruciating for me. I have to keep reminding myself of my motivation: to be well and pain free…I am so happy to have a wee bit of a walk added to my day. I have to admit though it is healing faster this year, when I do just sit and work or being relaxed and open – watching comedies on the computer is also grand – have to be careful about laughing out loud!!!

Being able to breath without pain is priceless :)

]]> By: JB King http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/comment-page-1/#comment-36997 JB King Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:44:26 +0000 http://sourcesofinsight.com/2010/02/22/three-ds-for-motivation-direction-decision-and-dedication/#comment-36997 I find it interesting what isn't in here, a "why." I suppose it is an implicit part of the decision part in determining how to make that decision, but it is a noticeable absence to my mind. I also find it odd how there isn't a reflection spot here. It ends with a sort of "Just go!" which somehow doesn't totally sit well with me. I like to consider afterwards how did things go so that I can know if I do need to do a lot of work or if I think it isn't that worthwhile to do. For example, is it worthwhile to spend 100 hours trying to get bettter at a random number guessin game? I don't it is, but that's me. Heck, even at the start there isn't really much thought to thinking about at where one is, is there? At times I can wonder how much does emotion play into motivation. Does that feeling of being the hero add more drive to a situation? How about the feeling of thanks and appreciation? Just something to ponder. I find it interesting what isn’t in here, a “why.” I suppose it is an implicit part of the decision part in determining how to make that decision, but it is a noticeable absence to my mind.

I also find it odd how there isn’t a reflection spot here. It ends with a sort of “Just go!” which somehow doesn’t totally sit well with me. I like to consider afterwards how did things go so that I can know if I do need to do a lot of work or if I think it isn’t that worthwhile to do. For example, is it worthwhile to spend 100 hours trying to get bettter at a random number guessin game? I don’t it is, but that’s me. Heck, even at the start there isn’t really much thought to thinking about at where one is, is there?

At times I can wonder how much does emotion play into motivation. Does that feeling of being the hero add more drive to a situation? How about the feeling of thanks and appreciation? Just something to ponder.

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