8 Traits of Exceptionally Motivated Entrepreneurs

By Sherrie campbell
Psychologist, Author, Speaker
The highly motivated live for more than just earning
money; they live to have an impact. Money can only
be so motivating before it becomes shallow and
meaningless. The highly motivated feel a deep sense
of purpose and are compelled to manifest what they
feel, vision and seek. It is this deep feeling which
fuels their motivation; after all, e-motion equates to
energy in motion.
1. Take full responsibility.
In a society quick to make excuses where people
blame everything from their childhood to the
government for their lack of success, the highly
motivated refuse to buy into any type of mentality
that would make someone other than themselves
responsible for their success, or lack of it. The highly
motivated never give their power over to outside
people, events for circumstances.
Motivated individuals live by the simple mantra “it’s
up to me.” They understand that other opinions don’t
have to become their reality, and make the choice to
lay the future of their success completely within their
own grasp. The idea of being fully responsible may
be daunting, but more than daunting, the highly
motivated find this pressure inspiring. Certainly there
will be things in life they cannot control, such as
nature, the past and other people, but it is for this
reason they take full responsibility for directing their
thoughts, emotions, choices and actions.
2. Live with clear intent.
The key ingredient which sets the highly motivated
apart from others is they live their lives intentionally.
They are doing what they believe they were placed
upon this earth to do. They know their purpose, and
they live it on purpose. Having a sense of purpose in
life is one of the most important elements in
becoming a fully evolved human being.
The exceptionally motivated feel the most alive when
they are doing what they love.
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Because they live on purpose, their entire life is
directed towards doing their job right and to the very
best of their ability. They love what they do, and it
shows. Their conviction is as evident as it is
persuasive. It helps them draw the right people into
their lives to partner with. Because they live with
clear intention, with their focus largely on bringing
value into the lives of others, the money takes care of
itself.
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3. Willingness to sacrifice.
The highly motivated rarely question if they are
willing to pay the price to get them the success they
seek. The greatest difference between the successful
and unsuccessful is finding out what it will cost
them to make their goals a reality. The successful are
relentless in their efforts to making their dreams a
reality, and nor will they be heard complaining about
the effort or time it takes to do what they need to do.
The successful are clear on the why’s of what they do.
Their why’s provide the deeper meaning responsible
for sustaining their motivation. They understand they
can get practically anything they want out of life--if
they are willing to pay the price.
4. Stay focused.
All of us are overloaded with tasks, messages,
emails, children, and partners vying for our time.
This is why the ability to stay focused is essential for
achievement. All things are important, and love
should always come first, which is why the highly
motivated remain clear on their priorities. They know
where and how to invest their time to achieve their
big pay-offs down the road. They organize their time
in a way which allows them to focus on their
passions while also being able to sustain the support
they need.
Motivated individuals create a supportive team to
keep them focused and pointed in the direction of
their larger purpose. Again, motivation is contagious
so it doesn’t matter who it is, whether it is their love
interest or business partner, everyone becomes an
essential part of their journey. The highly motivated
stay close to their goals, involve those closest to
them in their passions, and create a crusade. They
spend a significant amount of time focusing on and
visioning their bigger picture making it reality. Like
any habit, staying focused becomes easier the more
it is practiced.
5. Become an expert.
The highly motivated study their field with fervor and
passion. They know it better than anyone else and
are on the continual search for knowledge. Many of
these individuals find a way to share their purpose in
whatever forum best suited for them; coaching,
mentoring, speaking, teaching, blogging, writing, TV,
Radio etc. They make it a point to share their
information with as many as possible.
The exceptionally motivated believe in education, and
in the idea that people need to learn and love to
learn.
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6. Written and spoken maps.
The highly motivated put their dreams into written
form. In doing this they create an action plan which
puts them on the path to where they want to go. They
are well aware that goals which are not written down
are most often not achieved. When goals are written
they become real, as if writing them down creates a
signed contract. Not only are they writing their goals
down, but the highly motivated also make use of
“auto suggestion” and read their goals out loud daily.
Speaking them serves to reprogram their
unconscious mind re-directing their thinking towards
their bigger picture. As they communicate their
goals, their goals become real and they develop a
deeper belief in them, thereby, increasing their
motivation to achieve them.
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7. Keep going.
Passion drives perseverance. It may sound simple,
but the highly motivated are truly passionate about
what they have set out to achieve because they can
see the value it will have on those whom they seek to
benefit. Because the deeper purpose of their mission
has the potential to bring value to the world,
thoughts of stopping or giving up never enter as
ideas for consideration. The highly motivated hold a
vision of what they want, and do all they can to
ensure their vision is bulletproof to frustration,
doubt, confusion, rejection and failures. The road to
success is not an easy one, but nor does it have to be
arduous. The exceptionally motivated live for their
mission, which makes each part of their journey
useful and worth it.
8. Don’t delay.
The highly motivated are acutely aware that time is
limited. They understand they do not have forever to
live and manifest their dreams. The clock is ticking,
the time is now, there are no time-outs, and sooner
or later their number is going to be called. Motivated
individuals know this, but rather than seeing this as
something negative or depressing they use it to spur
them on to go after what they want as energetically
and as passionately as possible.
Success is one thing, and for the exceptionally
motivated it is a great thing, but what is even more
important to these individuals is having an impact.
They are driven by a deeper emotional component of
serving a purpose larger than themselves. Having an
impact is what drives the desire to turn their purpose
into a crusade. For this reason, they are willing to
suffer, sacrifice and succeed as long as their success
brings value. It is their primary motivation to be free
in advancing their own lives and those of others. It is
their desire to live uninhibited and to express and
fulfill their purpose. It is this deeply felt purpose
which drives their motivation. They seek to leave a
legacy of great significance.