Personally, becoming more intelligent is what drives me, not wasting my time working hard.
2006-09-13 14:47:47 · 11 answers · asked by 120 IQ 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Other - Entertainment
My kids inspire me!
2006-09-13 14:55:41 · answer #1 · answered by Jen-Jen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a very big question that lots of psychologists have studied. What motivates a person to do something?
I think the bottom line is that if people convince themselves they *want* to do something, they will try to do it if they can.
How do they *want* to do something? By believing it's enjoyable, that it will benefit them, or that it is necessary for survival or otherwise.
From what I've seen, this pretty much applies to what everyone else has said. (intelligence, curiousity, betterment etc.)
2006-09-13 14:57:10 · answer #2 · answered by Link 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excellent question!
My personal happiness and the well being of my two children are my motivation in life at the moment. When they are out on thier own then hey.........my motto will be "don't call me, I'll call you" from some cruise ship or remote sandy beach or the depths of the ocean with a "shell phone" hahahaha!!
2006-09-13 15:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by Janet 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Continuous self improvement
2006-09-13 14:56:34 · answer #4 · answered by DeeDee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I take great motivation and satisfaction in saving the world from stupid people....
2006-09-13 14:55:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
curiosity motivates me. besides, what is intelligence without common sense?
2006-09-13 14:52:07 · answer #6 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A belief that a smile, kind word or a hug , can and does make a huge difference ....... sounds corny but when it happens to me I feel it :D
2006-09-13 14:58:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a very determined and ambitious person anything can motivate me
2006-09-13 14:55:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fear of what my parents will do if I don't do well...and occasionally for self-satisfaction and bragging rights.
2006-09-13 15:01:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
money motivates me,and wanting to better myself,by trying harder.
2006-09-13 14:55:00 · answer #10 · answered by Dragonflygirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋