Self Motivation | Brendan Clark | TEDxYouth@BarnstableHS
Summary
TLDRIn this inspiring talk, the speaker emphasizes the critical role of motivation in achieving success and effecting change. They argue that while motivation comes naturally for passions and interests, the true test is finding it in mundane or uninteresting tasks. The speaker suggests putting oneself in others' shoes to understand the value and appreciation of one's efforts, which can drive motivation. They share personal anecdotes about finding motivation in tasks like dressing well and attending town council meetings, highlighting that appreciation from others can be a powerful motivator. The talk concludes with a call to harness motivation to make a difference and change the way things are done.
Takeaways
- 🔑 Motivation is essential for effecting change and achieving goals.
- 📄 The difference between work done with and without motivation is evident.
- 🌟 Motivation is the driving force behind our daily activities.
- 🤔 Finding motivation in uninteresting tasks is a true test of one's determination.
- 👟 Personal interests like sports, drama, or music naturally inspire motivation.
- 👣 Motivation can be found in everything, even in tasks that don't initially interest us.
- 👟 Empathy, by putting oneself in another's shoes, can uncover motivation.
- 🙏 Appreciation from others for our efforts is a significant motivator.
- 📚 Even mundane tasks like filing papers can be motivated by considering their impact on others.
- 👔 Dressing well is not just for personal enjoyment but also for the appreciation it garners.
- 💪 Motivation is crucial for making a difference and bringing about change.
Q & A
What is the main topic of the speech?
-The main topic of the speech is motivation and its importance in effecting change and achieving goals in various aspects of life.
Why does the speaker believe motivation is crucial?
-The speaker believes motivation is crucial because it is the underlying factor that drives people to accomplish their tasks and make a difference in what they do.
How does the speaker differentiate between a paper written without motivation and one written with passion?
-The speaker implies that a paper written with drive and passion will clearly be superior to one written without motivation, as the passion reflects in the quality and effort put into the work.
What does the speaker suggest as a method to find motivation in uninteresting tasks?
-The speaker suggests putting oneself in someone else's shoes and considering how one's effort will be appreciated and help others, which can serve as a source of motivation.
Why does the speaker personally find motivation in attending town council meetings and reading budgets?
-The speaker finds motivation in these activities because they believe that their effort and attention to such details are appreciated by others and contribute positively to the community.
What role does appreciation play in the speaker's motivation?
-Appreciation plays a significant role in the speaker's motivation, as the recognition and thanks from others for their efforts are what inspire them to continue doing their best.
How does the speaker approach assignments given by teachers?
-The speaker approaches assignments by considering the effort the teacher put into creating the assignment and the appreciation they will have for the work done, which motivates them to complete it well.
What example does the speaker give to illustrate finding motivation in mundane tasks?
-The speaker gives the example of filing papers, suggesting that one should think about the help and the responsibility they are fulfilling for others, which can be a source of motivation.
Why does the speaker dress finely every day?
-The speaker dresses finely not only because they enjoy it but primarily because they know people appreciate the extra time and effort they put into their appearance.
What is the speaker's final message about motivation?
-The speaker's final message is that motivation is essential for achieving one's goals and making a difference. With motivation, one has the passion to effect change and improve the way things are done.
How does the speaker suggest we should tackle issues or tasks that we might initially find uninteresting?
-The speaker suggests that we should look for the appreciation and the positive impact our efforts can have on others, which can serve as motivation to tackle even the most uninteresting tasks.
Outlines
🚀 The Power of Motivation
The speaker, Victor Borges, begins by emphasizing the importance of motivation in achieving goals and effecting change. He contrasts the quality of work done without motivation to that done with passion and drive, highlighting motivation as a key factor in daily tasks. Borges suggests that while it's easy to be motivated by things we're passionate about, the real challenge is finding motivation in tasks that don't interest us. He shares his personal interest in mundane activities like town council meetings and budget reading, and encourages the audience to find motivation by considering the impact of their work on others. Borges recommends putting oneself in others' shoes to understand the value of their efforts and how their work can be appreciated by others. He concludes by stressing that motivation is crucial for making a difference and achieving desired outcomes.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Motivation
💡Change
💡Passion
💡Effort
💡Appreciation
💡Interest
💡Inspiration
💡Responsibility
💡Task
💡Fulfillment
💡Difference
Highlights
Motivation is key to effecting change in anything you do.
Motivation can be seen in the difference between a paper written without effort and one written with passion.
Motivation is the underlying factor in everything we do daily.
Lack of motivation hinders achieving goals.
People are naturally motivated by their passions and interests.
The true test of motivation is finding it in uninteresting tasks.
The speaker finds motivation in activities like attending town council meetings and reading budgets.
Motivation can be found in everything, even if it doesn't initially interest you.
Putting yourself in someone else's shoes can help find motivation.
Understanding the impact of your work on others can be motivating.
Appreciation from others for your effort is a strong motivator.
Even mundane tasks like filing papers can be seen as helpful to others.
Responsibility and helping others fulfill their roles can be motivating.
The speaker dresses finely not just for personal enjoyment but because others appreciate it.
Motivation is crucial for accomplishing goals.
With motivation, you have the passion to effect change and make a difference.
Motivation allows you to change the way things are done and make an impact.
The speaker thanks the audience for their time and attention.
Transcripts
Transcriber: Victor Borges Reviewer: David DeRuwe
Thank you for such a wonderful introduction.
Great.
I'm here today to talk about motivation,
and I've learned in my few years on this earth
that motivation is really the key
to effecting change in anything that you do.
You can put a paper that was written without motivation, without any effort,
and a paper that was written with drive and passion
next to each other;
it's clear which one is the winner.
Motivation is the underlying factor,
I believe, in everything that we do on a daily basis.
If you don't have motivation in something that you do,
then you really can't achieve what it is that you want to achieve.
Everyone has motivation for things they're passionate about,
things that interest you, things that inspire you,
and of course you'll have motivation
if you play a sport, if you're in drama, if you're in a band,
you'll have motivation to accomplish that task.
But the true test of finding motivation
is if you can find it in something that doesn't interest you.
Personally, I'm interested in sitting through town council meetings
and reading the 404-page town of Barnstable budget.
But others might not find so much paper so interesting.
However, motivation can be found in everything that you do.
I like to look at it, in terms of finding motivation,
as just putting yourself in someone else's shoes.
When you're questioning, "Why do I have to do this?
Why do I have to put in the time and the effort?"
you can just look at what you're doing
and say, "This helps this person because ... "
or "This person is going to appreciate
my effort and my motivation on this task because ... "
And I've always found that that appreciation
that others have for the effort that you put in,
that's what motivates me,
the fact that someone is going to appreciate what I did.
So when the teacher gives you a paper or something to do,
and you say, "This is stupid. I have better things to do.
I'd much rather go outside and throw a football."
Whatever it is,
look at it and say, "This person is going to appreciate the work.
This person put in the effort to create the assignment.
Now they're going to see it and appreciate it."
I do that in every assignment I'm given
and everything that is ever brought before me.
And that's always something that I think we need to go out and look at
when we go out to tackle an issue.
Filing papers - people might not find it interesting.
But think about how much help you're doing to somebody else.
Think about the responsibility that you're helping someone else fulfill.
And that sort of help and appreciation motivates you.
For me, fine dressing is something that I like to do every single day,
and I don't just do it because I enjoy it; I do it because people appreciate it.
People see that I took the extra time
to prepare myself for whatever it is that I'm doing,
and they thank me for it, and that thanks, that appreciation,
is truly what motivates me to go out
and do whatever it is that is put before me.
So I want to finish briefly
just by saying that motivation is so important in anything that you do,
and without it, you really can't accomplish what you want,
but with it, you have the passion to effect change,
the passion to make a difference,
and you really do have the passion
to go out and change the way things are done
and make a difference in anything that you want to do.
Thank you for your time and your ears.
(Applause)
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