Motivate Yourself
‘An inspiring guide to one thing we all want in our lives, a stronger sense of aliveness, purpose and fulfilment.’
‘Andro has the unique experience of working with thousands of the most highly paid, valued and productive people in the world. Her insights are entirely unique given this perspective. If you've ever dreamed about what you would learn if only you could pick the brains of hyper-resourceful leaders, this book is a very close second.’
‘How would you feel if today was the last day of your life? If you'd like to be capable of answering “fulfilled, happy and contented”, read this book.’
‘Motivate Yourself is just like Andro Donovan's consulting (only much less expensive!): very direct, tough, relevant and immediately useful. It gives us tools to discard the damaging and unhelpful thoughts we have within us and to magnify the empowering and liberating ones. Real wisdom here, reading this book is a fantastic investment of time and energy.’
‘If you find yourself reflecting on the life you are leading, if you are wanting to create a life with purpose and more meaning, if you simply want to sense check your feelings to better plan your drive to reach self-fulfilment, this is the book for you.’
‘For all those leaders who've spent years motivating and inspiring others, this book provides a refreshing reminder that happiness and fulfilment come when you invest in your greatest asset: you. An easy read with lots of practical advice on how to be a better you.’
‘Motivate Yourself is the handbook for action and change, it makes you get up and do it … a must for business men and women, with a warning that it delivers a powerful impact on your life!’
This edition first published 2016
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Introduction
‘I have looked in the mirror every morning and asked myself: “If today were the last day of my life, would I want to do what I am about to do today?” And whenever the answer has been “No” for too many days in a row, I know I need to change something.’
This is it
Wherever you are in your life right now, you may have arrived at the point where you are asking yourself: Is this it?
When you read that statement ‘This is it’ where are you putting the emphasis?
• This is it? – could mean you are questioning the quality of your life.
• This is it – could mean you realize there is no time like the present and life is for living right now.
• This is it – could mean you are celebrating a new-found experience.
Where you put the emphasis will reflect how you feel about your life right now!
So many people I meet have a diminished perspective of who they are and what they are capable of. They often completely underestimate what is possible for them in their lives.
In this book, I will be introducing you to tools that have helped hundreds of people break through their limitations and release their true potential.
I have had the privilege of working with thousands of people in over 20 countries; and after 25 years of experience, I can safely say that people fall into roughly speaking five categories. See if you can find yourself in one of the following:
1. You know what you want but are waiting for some future circumstances to happen before you can feel happy and fulfilled.
2. You know what you would like but do not feel you have the ability, confidence or resources to achieve it.
3. You don't know what you want but do know what you don't want.
4. You have lost sight of what's possible and have disengaged and resigned yourself to mediocrity.
5. You know what you want and are going for it but are often hampered by negative thoughts that inhibit your progress or journey.
Whichever category you find yourself in, this book will help you to move forward in a more positive and dynamic way.
So, ask yourself again: ‘Why did I pick up this book?’ There are a number of reasons and personal circumstances that may have prompted you to seek more motivation, meaning, purpose and fulfilment, so let's spend a little bit of time examining the plethora