Push-Pull Motivators Part Two

The Tutor Podcast

In this episode, Neil explores the concept of motivation, specifically focusing on the distinction between "away from" and "towards" motivation. Building on the last episode's discussion, Neil emphasises the importance of creating a compelling vision for the future that draws you towards your goals, rather than merely escaping undesirable situations. He encourages listeners to vividly imagine their ideal life and to document at least 100 positive reasons for taking action to achieve that vision. This episode serves as a motivational guide, urging tutors, teachers, and coaches to harness the power of a clear and inspiring future to propel their businesses forward.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Motivational Direction: Understanding the difference between "away from" motivation (escaping undesirable situations) and "towards" motivation (moving towards desired goals) is crucial for sustained action and growth.

2. Compelling Vision: Creating a vivid and detailed vision of your future life is essential. This vision should encompass how you want your life to look, feel, and be, serving as a powerful motivator that draws you forward.

3. Daily Revisit: Regularly revisiting and refining your vision helps maintain focus and encourages consistent action towards achieving your goals.

4. Personal Reflection: Writing down at least 100 positive reasons for taking action can clarify your motivations and help you understand what truly matters to you, beyond societal expectations of success.

5. Life by Design: Emphasising the importance of designing your life according to your own values and desires, rather than conforming to external pressures, leads to a more fulfilling and authentic existence.

BEST MOMENTS

"Motivation away from something is a great starter to action, but it rapidly falls off once you've escaped from the unpleasant thing."

"Build yourself a compelling vision of your future, of how things will look, feel, smell, taste and sound, when everything is perfect and when you've achieved your goals."

"What you're concerned with is your life. Not what everybody else thinks is a good way to spend the rest of your days on this spinning ball of mud."

"I designed a life to suit myself and my own personal pleasures and passions. I imagined a compelling vision of a future life that I'd love to live."

"This exercise helps you to clarify your reasons why you're even thinking about life, business and your future at all."

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Neil Cowmeadow is a maverick peripatetic guitar teacher from Telford with over 19 years’ experience in the business of helping people. Learn how to start, grow and love your business with Neil’s invaluable advice and tips without the buzzwords and BS!