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166 ТЕКСТЫ ДЛЯ САМОСТОЯТЕЛЬНОЙ РАБОТЫ Текст 1. Motivate Yourself to Success ( appeared in the March 17 , 1999 , issue of inBIZ magazine of central Colorado ) By Thomas Wood - Young Motivation is direction or focus toward a goal or mission that is fueled by energy and enthusiasm. It is the key to success in any venture. Motivation is like the motor in a car. The car is not moving unless the motor is running. Unless, of course, the car is coasting or being towed! True motivation comes when your own internal motor is driving you toward your goals, not when you are coasting or being pulled along by another's direction. Let's take a closer look at the key aspects of per- sonal motivation. Motivation and Personal Leadership True motivation comes from within. The highest levels of moti- vation come when we are in tune with our sense of mission. This is per- sonal leadership. Our mission statement defines what we love and our purpose for being on this planet. When we are in touch with this true calling, we are maximizing our motivation and functioning at our high- est capacity. Without this true sense of purpose or mission, one cannot be fully motivated. The answer to motivational problems is personal leadership, or the deep belief in a vision of who you are. Maximum Production Being in touch with your true calling unleashes a tremendous amount of energy that, when combined with focused direction, results