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167 in the highest level of motivation. Three of the most important qualities of a highly motivated person are clarity, focus and persistence. The more clear the focus, the greater the energy toward your goals. Motiva- tion is visualizing success and moving toward it. Motivation in the Workplace Very few people are highly motivated at work. Most people work at only a small fraction of their actual capabilities. Imagine a workplace where everyone worked at even 80 % of his or her potential. The key to being motivated at work is in understanding that it is not the responsi- bility of your employer to motivate you. He or she can only create a motivational environment. It is up to you to motivate yourself. Self - improvement and Motivation Self-improvement is one of the best motivators. Increasing your knowledge and learning new material pushes you beyond boundaries and brings greater rewards. Work to improve yourself every day and your motivation will increase. Allow yourself to expand beyond safe paradigms. The Personal Barometer We all have a personal barometer that guides our comfort zone in response to our levels of success. Why do some people drive a BMW and others a Geo? It has to do with how they see themselves. Any dis- harmony in this area will motivate actions to get back in balance. Moti- vate yourself by raising your own personal barometer. Expect more from yourself. Positive Environment It is very important to create an environment that motivates you. You should get a charge from where you work, not a drain. Also, the people with whom you interact affect your motivation tremendously. Spend time with those who build you up, support you and avoid nega- tive people. If you don't receive positive feedback, do a personal as- sessment; there may be a reason for it.