Inspiring Self-Motivation Beyond Boundaries

Aug 23, 2024

Beyond Boundaries: Inspiring Self-Motivation

Introduction

  • Theme: Beyond Boundaries
  • Boundaries associated with rules and accountability.
  • Beyond Boundaries involves inspiration and self-motivation.

Key Concepts

  • Empowerment: Feeling empowered leads to self-motivation.
  • Self-Motivation: How to inspire self and others to be self-motivated.

Three Questions of Empowerment

  1. Can you do it? (Self-Efficacy)
    • Belief in having the time, knowledge, and training to accomplish a task.
  2. Will it work? (Response-Efficacy)
    • Belief in the process leading to the desired outcome.
    • Importance of education to show evidence and rationale.
  3. Is it worth it? (Motivational Question)
    • Based on consequences and personal valuation.
    • B.F. Skinner's idea of "selection by consequences".

Feeling Competent

  • Competence arises from feedback and recognition.
  • Leads to self-motivation and reduced need for supervision.

Additional Concepts

  • Choice (Autonomy)

    • Sense of autonomy fuels self-motivation.
    • B.F. Skinner: Positive vs. negative reinforcement.
    • Transition from "failure avoiders" to "success seekers".

  • Paradigms and Communication

    • Importance of self-dialogue and perspective (success-seeker vs. failure-avoider).
    • Ellen Langer's "Mindfulness": Perception of choice enhances motivation.

Community

  • Social support and connection with others enhances motivation and happiness.
  • Collective culture over independent culture.

Illustrative Poem: "The Cookie Thief"

  • Themes of perception, misunderstanding, and realization.
  • Importance of interdependence over independence.

Four "C" Words for Self-Motivation

  1. Competence
  2. Consequences
  3. Choice
  4. Community

Story: Learning to Play Drums

  • Personal story reflecting on learning, challenges, and teaching lessons.
  • Overcoming obstacles by breaking tasks down.
  • Teaching and learning from others; humility in learning.

Conclusion

  • Embrace feedback and courage to speak up.
  • Foster self-motivation by emphasizing competence, consequences, choice, and community.
  • Importance of supporting each other in collective growth.

Final Thoughts

  • Encouragement for mutual learning and community building.
  • Gratitude and closing remarks.