What NCBA Members had to say about Motivation

1. Maintaining a good Work Life Balance was the no. 1 tip for staying motivated.

Followed swiftly by:

2. Family

3. Making enough money to cover bills and enjoy life

4. Meeting the mortgage payments and keeping the bank happy

5. Being organised, prepared and goal orientated

6. Concentrating more on the 20 of the 80/20 rule

7. “Eating That Frog” first thing in the morning (see Eat That Frog – recommended reading)

8. Building reputation and leaving a legacy

9. Positive thinking – talking yourself into a positive frame of mind

10. A good sense of humour

On the Topic of Motivating Clients

One member brought up their particular current issue with motivation:

Do your customers owe you money? Have you asked them for it lately? It sounds obvious but many business people still find it hard to talk about the M word with their customers. Motivate them into paying by simply asking for it! (For those of you who are blue in the face from asking your customers to pay up – stay focused, stay calm, stay determined, be flexible and professional.)

Tags: Motivation, self employment