This month, I’ve been reflecting on what fuels our drive — and how it can shift over time. Recovering from ACL surgery has been a journey of rediscovering strength, both physically and mentally. Moving and exercising again has lifted my spirits, and along the way, I came across a fascinating book that explores what truly motivates us in the workplace (but likely translatable to personal life)…
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink dives into an MIT study that highlights three key motivators: autonomy, mastery, and purpose. The idea that meaningful work drives higher performance really resonated with me — makes sense, right?
Watching my son Jack thrive on the JV lacrosse team and my daughter Sammy excel in choir and equestrian has been a reminder of how powerful passion can be. Their energy inspires me to stay driven, both personally and professionally.
What energizes you? What fuels your drive? I’d love to hear what’s been motivating you lately — shoot me an email or text! Your insights may even inspire my upcoming blog post.
On the professional front, I’m excited to share that I recently listed and got a million-dollar Denver property under contract in just four days! It’s a great reminder that while the real estate market isn’t hot everywhere, there are still strong pockets — especially in South Denver.
Here are some more insightful resources on motivation:
25 Questions to Help You Discover Your True Passions: This article offers introspective prompts to uncover personal passions, aiding in aligning your motivation with genuine interests.
Reverse ‘TikTok Brain’ With These 8 Dopamine-Boosting Tips: This article discusses how modern digital distractions can affect our motivation and offers actionable tips to boost dopamine sustainably and improve attention spans.
Mel Robbins Reveals Why ‘Motivation Is Garbage’ On ‘The Pivot Podcast’: In this interview, Mel Robbins challenges conventional views on motivation, emphasizing the importance of decisive action over waiting for motivation.