WHAT MOTIVATES YOU?

Have you ever had enough money and yet be sad? 😐 Let's start with that today. 

Hi. How are you? I want to tell you something subliminal today. I mean something you didn't notice but affects you every time and as you know, we need to be real with ourselves. 🙏🏾

Money is a general motivation. Money is not an emotional-driver, or better still, money is not what changes your mood every time. I know what I'm saying, I have been there. There was a time I had a lot of money to feed me for the next 3 months because I like food a lot, but I didn't feel it 😔 I know you will say "Ah! It's because you don't have enough money ni o" "Only money can boost my immune system" Chill bro, Money will never guarantee you happiness. What if you are broke, won't you be happy? 😪😪

So, for real, I discovered a few things that made me happy. I like food. As in, anytime I withdraw money from banking area, I'm going for bread and beans straight. Food dey always boost my energy, but not my emotions. I like money. Even God knows. But I found out that I've done a lot of businesses and deals without money involved. Okay, somebody mentioned sex? Lmao 😂 Celibates like us don't have any calories to burn. So, what exactly motivates me? What exactly motivates you?

I have gone for many aspire to perspire programs and conferences and to be honest, they have shaped my life. Many people love motivational speakers, don't be deceived by social media; there is a lot you need to learn if you still follow what people say on social media. Alright, these motivational speakers have always done their part, but I remember that after I leave the program, 5 days and I'm back to my factory settings. Maybe if there were such conferences every week, I would have been consistent with my goals. 

So, how have I helped myself? I pray and stay alone. I pray soo much that if you get me angry, I'd just be laughing. I pray soo much that I could complete a task that I procrastinated for one week just in a day. I pray soo much that I do things with love even when I'm broke (I have witnesses to this) I also listen to messages from pastors or read the Bible, they keep me going. 

Now, why did I say this? "Ehn! Is it not everybody that is happy when they pray?" No, it's not everybody, let's be factual. I will list out some things just like I did in one of my last blog posts. 

• Smoking weed can motivate you. That's why people are addicted. My friends who smoke are very intelligent when they do their thing. 

• Music can motivate you. I am not entirely sure about this for myself but I listen to music when I'm not feeling good, and I find myself motivated.

• Reading books and watching movies can motivate you. This happens a lot to people. I remember one time I was consistently watching Indian movies, I wanted to be like Ranbir Kapoor because the guy can act anything actable. I also downloaded all the songs in each of his movies. 

• Goodnews can motivate you. I mean, when you hear something good about yourself, your friends or family, you feel motivated and happy. 

• Crisis can motivate you. I didn't want to mention this but other people's downfall always drives some people, and it works. An example is the War in the middle east, if you watch those videos, you will be please to give your last card to people suffering. But you don't have to wait for a crisis though. 

• I hate to say this but food can motivate you. Ask a bricklayer who has been working since 7 am and sees bread, akara, and Coke at 2 pm. 

• Sports can motivate you. Guys, this one is real. Anytime Manchester United wins a match, I could gladly wash the whole plate and dirty clothes in the house. The last time my team lost to one Abule-Egba Blue house, I was almost crying. 

• Electricity can motivate you. 😂😂 I know this one is funny but Imagine people who only have light for just 4 hours per day, see that happiness. 

• Gifts. Prayer. Sleep. Hobbies. They all motivate you. As funny as it, something else motivates me to write.  If I no see food, I no write 😔

In all of these, you should understand that there is a determiner: God, friends, family, money, and love. They all shape what you are doing towards what motivates you. You might listen to love music every time and get motivated to post your boyfriend on Twitter (na your wahala be that). These motivations spur you to things you would normally not do. 

There are some good addictions that I mentioned earlier and the ones I can't remember, figure them out, and keep letting them motivate you when other things fail you. In other words, do what is best for you. 

So, my question once again is: What motivates you? Find it. Is it good? Keep it. Can it shape your life? Use it. 

Till next time. ✌🏽❤