Motivation

eMirror, eMirror on the wall what is the best motivator of them all!

What motives me to study and learn or how do I motivate myself? This is the second blog entry to reflect my thoughts on the subject of learning.

The desire to learn and the environment in which learning takes place are all important factors in my learning process. My intrinsic motivation drives me to this new challenge when others are quietly thinking of retiring in a few years. It is the deep interest in the topic of e-learning and applying it to my job that has brought me here. But my general enthusiasm in topics that interest me give me the strength to start new endeavors and keep me motivated while working full-time and going “back to school”. 

My motivation to learn is linked to the rewards and recognition through the interaction that I have with my students and colleagues. Do I learn to receive recognition or is it self-driven? I find this to be a very interesting aspect, which has been following me all day. I do not feel that there is a clear-cut answer for this, but it is simply a mix of all components that motivate me.

I feel the best motivator for learning is how I can share my knowledge with others (recognition). But before I share, I need to be enthusiastic about what I want to accomplish, and this is best achieved if I know what is expected from me and how I can gain the most out of it (self-driven).

Enthusiasm is a very important component not only for learning, but for achieving one’s desired goals in life. I think a Master’s has always been on my list. 

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.” Ralph Waldo Emerson