The question wasn't about me personally. In fact, I don't read this forum, nor any motivational blogs or books. I accidentally came here and my password was saved, so I logged in and asked the question. I come here when I have something specific to say or search for, not merely for recreation.
I'm interested in answers because I'm interested in psychoanalysis (one of my majors). I'm basically just trying to see exactly what enthusiasm and That Drive is and if it is inheritable (genetic), conditioned, and so on. I've asked this to many people on many forums.. I get many answers:
Some people say, wanna get work done? Amphetamine!
Others say, like above, that you need specific goals, bills, etc, but in my experience this hasn't been much of a factor because I know a few people with good ideas, but they are 10-50K in debt and still don't do anything. Some are so apathetic they can't even hold a job.
Some say it is genetic but others with two hard working, highly motivated parents, still don't do shit.
Fear of failing is a common one.. fear of taking risks, also, especially in terms of making big financial (as opposed to just time) investments.
One theory I have is that some people lack organization or leadership skills. I know intelligent people who excel at work or school, but they are not managers or leaders. They can do what they are told, but cannot organize things themselves.
Age should also be taken into account. I find that younger people (13-17) are very enthusiastic, especially about making money. I find that 18-24 are so-so, some being highly motivated but most (90%
being too distracted or lazy or pessimistic about doing anything. As you get older, this splits into two extremes even more.. some people work their asses off at work and put themselves in "the rat race" and remain there, while others become aware of the rat race and work their ass off to get out (I think many people here fit this, me included).
Anyway, so far I think it's very complex and a combination of many factors. I want to highlight some key replies for inspiration to people:
The first step is admitting you have a problem: "I'm 100% sure if I wasn't on here all fucking day I'd make more money"
"Truthfully set specific goals and you should progress faster then just reading shit with the general inclination to make money online."
"the fear of failing": Failure = experience = wisdom
and these two:
" So the other 10% can get rich." & "10% are leaders and self-starters... the remaining 90% are followers and sheep...probably more like 99% sheep tho..."
Keeping this in mind, remember that doing extra work, no matter how tedious it is, is
your choice, for your benefit!