Questions That Motivate(Dan Forbes)

Why are you here?

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why – Mark Twain

This question is about Purpose. What is your purpose? Why are you here on this planet at this particular point in time? What value will you bring to the world, your family, your friends, your organization,yourself?....

What do you really want?
The starting point of all achievement is desire – Napoleon Hill

This question is about desire,passion, what lies in the recesses of your heart.. What do you want bad enough that you won’t quit?

Whose Life are you Living?

It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are – E.E. Cummings

You were born an original. Don’t die a copy – John Mason
This question is about Authenticity. Are you living the life someone else designed for you, or are you living YOUR unique Divinely designed life? Are you trying to please others, perhaps a teacher, a boss, a spouse, a parent?

When will you be ready?

The secret of getting ahead is getting started – Mark Twain

Some people live their whole life in the “getting ready” mode. They say, “Once I have enough _____, I’ll be ready.” They fill in the blank with money, time, education, talent, skills, resources, etc.

Are you always in the “getting ready” mode? Why not begin now, right now? What is the cost of waiting? What is the benefit of moving forward now?

What do you Stand for?

Character is like a tree and reputation like a shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing – Abraham Lincoln

This question is about Values. Since values drive behavior it’s important to get clear about what you stand for. What do you believe? What will you NOT do? What are your boundaries?

Values guide our choices which create our Character. At the end of your life, looking back, how to you want to be remembered?