Motivation

Motivation
By: Marian Claville
Some days are tough. Others days are easier, but some days are just downright tough. Those tough days are those days when it not only seems like everyone is against you it feels like they all got together planned, plotted, and properly executed strategies to assault your character and worth. Those tough days are the days you question your own purpose, intelligence, and worth. On the outside you present a fortified front to your attackers, but on the inside you are hugging yourself crying. On tough days you simply want to give up and fall in line and become a follower--- after all that’s what tough days are designed for.
Today, for me, was a tough day. I was told I was not good enough or smart enough to complete certain tasks. I was asked repeatedly if I understood certain notions that would be evident to a toddler. My attackers stood and watched for a response to their attacks with the same anticipation like playground bullies waiting to pounce on seemingly weaker targets. Although their intentions may seem vicious, it is the root causes of their actions that are the unlikely bedfellows to the motivated, passionate, and driven individual. Those causes are jealousy, envy, self-hate, and simply “hurt people, hurt people.”
When you see someone who delights in the discontent and misery of others they themselves lack self-esteem. They are unhappy with their lives and hate to see that you have vision and passion. When people try to belittle you by mentioning their degrees and achievements remember that is probably all they have. They see you with depth, character, and a plan and begin to hate. It is not that they hate you, they hate what they don’t have—courage, respect, confidence, true friends, and love. The misery of their minds explodes at that thought of you and delight when they think of new ways to bring you down. Secretly, they wish they were you or they think, ‘I don’t see why he or she is so special’ so they make it their business to make sure you feel un-special in their presence and conversation. They want you to crack, but being firm is so much better.
To keep yourself on track and out of jail try the following:
• Remember hurt people hurt people.
• Keep up a solid front never let them see you sweat.
• Encourage yourself by any means necessary.
• Vent to a trusted friend or family member.
• Learn your true value and respect yourself.
• Stay damn true to yourself.
• Go to your secret place and pray to God for strength, wisdom, peace, and patience.
Tough days are called tough days for a reason….they aren’t easy, but you can either use your tough day as a reason to quit or you can use it as motivation. For me quitting is not an option, so tomorrow here I come dammit ;-). When tough days come in general life or business, remember to stay true to yourself and stay focused on your dreams. Nothing worth having comes without some tough days.