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Motivation
The following 5 comments and questions have been sent in. They are listed according to date.
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- What motivates people to spend their money to get elected?
- Why are some motivated by strange ends?
- School teacher lacks confidence with others
- Wants to motivate through advertising
- Link between money and motivation
What motivates people to spend their money to get elected?
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December 1, 2007
I want to know WHAT MOTIVATES INDIVIDUALS TO SEEK PUBLIC OFFICE EVEN IN CASES WHERE THEY HAVE TO SPEND LARGE SUM OE MONEY FROM THEIR OWN PERSONNEL ASSECTS TO GET ELECTED TO POWER
Lamin - Gambia
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People seek political office for various reasons. One reason is because they want to lead in improving society. Others may get into politics for the prestige of becoming a person who can influence policy. Still others due it for the feeling of power. And finally, there are people who seek public office, because they see it as a way to gain wealth through their influence.
Some wealthy people can spend much of their own money to become elected to a public office. One reason is that they may be bored with their lives and becoming an elected official could give them the challenge and meaning in life. Or it may be a way to gain prestige and honor that they can't get simply be being rich. There are others that feel investing their money in getting elected will allow them to make even more money and be even more powerful than they already are.
Why are some motivated by strange ends?
Question
September 4, 2006
What explain the mystery behind certain individuals who are motivated by strange ends or rewards?
Jonathan - Ghana
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Although a person may seem to be motivated by some reward or outcome, in reality they have a vague idea that using the reward or outcome will bring them pleasure.
For example, a person may be motivated to work hard to purchase a strange looking hat. Why would he waste his time for that? Well, he may think that wearing such a hat will get others to notice him and make him feel important. So, it is what comes from the use that is the true driving force.
School teacher lacks confidence with others
Question
February 8, 2005
dear sir
i read your article with interest. i have a small problem - i am a teacher - at school - in a classroom i am very confident - (i teach adults) - at school i am pretty confident - but outside place of work i have no confidence - especially when i meet people or try to form a relationship - i always think and feel intimidated and feel people are better than me - i feel i do not deserve to have a relationship, for example with a lawyer or artist or people whom i consider 'better than me'
i have tried to read books to build my confidence with in vain.
please advise me
thanks
n sheikh
- london, uk
5902
Answer
Being a teacher means you are educated and should be respected for your achievements. You must convince yourself that you are worthy of that respect. This is your self-esteem.
A big problem in the UK for a minority or person from another country is that some British people feel and act as if they are superior. They act that way even to visitors from the U.S. This can be discouraging and make a person lose confidence in dealing with people.
Also, there are some professions where people feel they are superior to other professions. Doctors and lawyers are good examples of this.
What you need to do is to build up your own identity and sense of worth. Write down all the good things you do and the accomplishments you have achieved since graduating from school. Look at all the adults you have helped to educate. Make a list and realize that you have been a champion in what you have done.
Now when you interact with other people, you have something you can tell about in which you are proud. But also when you interact, consider yourself an equal. Even if you met the Queen, you would be gracious and respectful, but you also can present yourself as a person who is of value to the country.
Another thing in dealing with people is to realize that those who may try to act better than you usually have many self-doubts. By knowing who you are, you can find people who are interested in you and appreciate your profession. Those are the people you want to have for friends or relationships.
Start by making that list of your accomplishments and activities. Looking at it will make you realize that you have a lot to offer.
I hope these ideas help. Best wishes in your efforts, and let me know how things turn out.
Wants to motivate through advertising
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June 11, 2004
how can i motivate people of all age through advert in order for them to come on my basketball clinic/club.
Adam - SOUTH AFRICA
3527
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Advertising is making people aware. Ads in the paper and posters in schools and sports clubs will let people know. If you can get a good, known player to help out, that is a good way to motivate others.
Link between money and motivation
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December 10, 2003
is there a linkage between money and motivation? how strong is it?
Erica -
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Certainly the promise of money will motivate a person to do something. But it is really what the person will do with the money that is the motivator.
With money, you can buy a fancy car or a big house. Or you could hire people to do things for you and feel powerful and important. But if you were someplace where there was nothing to buy, or you were the type of person who didn't want those things, money would not be as great of a motivator.
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