Motivation advice for college students

Tom Golisano, the billionaire businessman who founded Paychex Inc, built a business around an interesting philosophy regarding motivation. "Hire motivated people and don't de-motivate them!"

This philosophy applies to college students as well as employees. College students shouldn't allow themselves to become de-motivated!

Assume for a moment that you are a college student looking for ways to develop or maintain high levels of motivation.

In order to get a handle on your motivation you MUST understand that motivation is YOUR choice! Every day you make a decision whether to be highly motivated or not. If you aren't conscious of this decision, you need to be. Lack of awareness allows negative influences a chance to drain you of your motivation.

De-motivators:
- Lack of sleep
- Lack of a plan, to-do list or goals
- Unmotivated friends
- Lack of preparation or training
- Lack of support from friends or you Need a confidant at school
- Depressive Illness
- Lack of Confidence
- Procrastination, Do it now!
- Lack of accountability

Success in school and life will depend on your ability to stay energized and engaged. Take control of your motivation through focus and discipline. Eliminate and control the de-motivating factors in your world!

There are many other resources available to you on campus. Become familiar with them. It is the wise student who makes use of the resources necessary to insure personal, social and intellectual growth.

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