MOTIVATION - III

 

MOTIVATION - III

      These may be within an individual or may spread between a set of people. A basic condition that determines the intertwined-triggers of inspiration and motivation is interaction. Motivation begins as inspiration, expands as respect, entrenches as commitment and expresses as performance. None of the electronic gadgetry can fine tune these human elements of quality sustenance.

       Why all these painstaking exercises?   To be really successful, a combination of such qualities is ideal. Successful persons do not give up. They rise to meteoric proportions. It is easy to recognize that only successful persons can really and unconsciously motivate.                                                                              

       At the very outset, I have begun with the oft-repeated poser as to how people can be motivated. My firm belief is that, motivation should spring from an urge to become competent. I suggest that no one should consciously attempt to motivate others. The most effective way of skillful motivation is to be a stringent adherent to processes and procedures/ practices of perfection in our daily activity. It is wiser not to discuss about any of the efforts that you have put in to achieve perfection. All persons are excellent judges of others. They would unfailingly judge our merits. The steadfast regularity in our approaches would induce at least a few to think. Let them think; do not offer suggestions of any type. Self-induced thought process is much more sustaining and incisive. It will set forth analytical approaches in the recipient. It is not necessary that the response should be the same in all. Please remember, only those of a wavelength are susceptible. It is not for us to spot such people. They would try to associate with our line of approach. Let not any of these get in to our head.

 

       Let it permanently be clear that our duty is the prime concern and motivating others should occur on its own. The sheer commitment visible in a person’s attitude to work brings about an impact. Some love it, some enjoy it, some show a sense of awe, some to start with rate you for an odd entity [but later somehow amend their attitude] and ultimately everyone realizes the value of serious commitment. But all of these efforts should be pure and honest without the intention of putting up appearances of serious efforts. I make it clear that the entire exercise would not be easy and it would be the nearest to proverbial “catch” of the tiger’s tail. We can never afford to relax. Some systematic training in the early part of one’s career would render the right ambience and all critics would pale into insignificance.                    

       But,  patient cultivation of an edifice takes time and effort. Let us not fritter our energy trying to answer critics; they are more keen of questioning – a job that delights them. That we are a focal point of criticism is testimony to our relevance. After all, Shakespeare, Shelly, Milton and a host of creative thinkers have had this.  Criticism from better persons deserves concern and attention. Let us ignore the ignorant and crystallize our efforts to be useful persons. Certainly we have our niche where others dare not enter. But, let us be genuinely sincere.

       Lastly what comes to my mind is “God helps those who help themselves”. If you are a non-believer, please remember that no force on earth can mute the glories of sincere effort nor can suppress honesty.                                                                                                                        Prof .   K. Raman