According to sites like JobDescriptions.net, Motivational Speakers make about $44,000 a year on average. If you really want to have some fun with startling speaking fees – CLICK THIS link to see a listing of the 10 Highest-Paid Public Speakers (as of April 2010).
People (companies and individuals) pay big bucks just for a little extra boost in Motivation. They buy tapes, posters, learn speeches, etc.
But I think there’s two sides to every coin. Pros & Cons if you will…
The Pros…
I think these are pretty obvious to everyone.
- You feel better almost immediately. There’s something about forgetting your troubles that just makes the day go by easier. Who doesn’t want that? When you go the Motivational route – you’re almost guaranteed to have a temporary uplifting demeanor.
- You make decisions you may have been hesitant about. Amping yourself up (and we’re talking about the non-drug definition here) – however you do it – will make you DO things. That’s the point right?
- The energy. Lethargy is a thing of the past when you’ve amped yourself up. Nothing seems impossible for as long as your high mood lasts.
I think those are some fairly familiar ones that anyone can relate to when they think of getting psyched out on Motivation, however each coin has two sides. So what does this imply about the other side?
The Cons…
- For most people in need of quick Motivation – the high fades after a while. And to be honest – I think you sink lower and lower each time you come down off of that high (almost like any other addiction).
- Some people become dependent on pick-me-ups. Haha – Motivation is as addictive as a 5 Hour Energy gumball wrapped in a coffee soaked Fruit Roll-up sprinkled with nicotine and double-dipped in a chocolate coating. Folks get hooked.
- Motivations change. Each time you need to be pushed beyond where you’ve already amped yourself up to – you have to find a new motivational mantra. Eventually you need motivation to find Motivation. Does that make sense?
I understand the need that people have to be motivated in their daily lives – really. But don’t become hooked on it. The goal is to eventually become self-reliant on a stable Healthy dosage of “I can do this” vs. a mental jolt of “I am AWESOME” every 3 days.
I’m not a psychologist nor a psychiatrist, so I won’t pretend to have a magic bullet. I just don’t think that amping yourself up all of the time is it.
Haven’t you ever seen The Program?
Granted, this dude was on steroids – but still, you get my point. He looked crazy.
But I’ll stop there.
Would you say that you need constant doses of concentrated Motivation? Do you think it’s healthy? Do you see anymore pros of cons to it? Tell me all about it in a really pumped up way in the Comment Section below.
Peace and thanks for reding.
