In life .....what makes you get out of bed every morning and drive to you job or school ? Im sitting here at my job planning and plotting, and I stop and realize that I've been doing this for six years, Same job same plans , seems like yesterday I was in high school partying and not thinking/worrying about the future....all of a sudden Im old and getting older ... time is a blur... but Im trying to get my bills out of the way to get a house get married and start a family.... I wake up go to work at 8:30 im out at 7:00 rinse and repeat six times a week, sometimes I feel like a fuckin zombie....sometimes I stop and wonder if it's worth it, If ill ever get to where I want to go and hope that when I get there Im happy there...regardless of it all I do apreciate the little things... and Im pretty happy overall .......anyway........
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i dont think i have any motivation at all.. thats my biggest problem.. i cant seem to figure out what it is i want with life.. meanwhile.. im just a mindless drone.. a number.. sitting at my desk.. in my cubicle.. slaving away like the rest of humanity .
i really need to figure something out.. and soon..
i really need to figure something out.. and soon..
MrPing1000
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Not much. My parents are worried about me since i don't care about school at all. I have one AS exam to go, every other one so far the only revision I've done was the night b4. The problem lies in I have no idea what i want, so i just spend 95% of my free time on the computer doing pointless stuff and playing games.
Ditto, except for the AS exam stuff. I really have no motivation at all. I guess the only reason I get out of bed in the morning is the hope that something will happen during the day that will give me some sense of motivation and direction. But it never happens, so whateva. Maybe once I'm out of college in a few months, living alone in an apartment, going to a pointless menial job ever day, it'll come to me.MrPing1000 said:
My plans, hopes and dreams are my motivation. I want to see Japan some day. Same with a lot of Europe. I want to travel and meet new people. To do that I need money and I need an education. Really, it's the only thing that keeps me going and working and TRYING to save what I can to pay for school and hopefully for my future. Otherwise, music is a big part of my life so that keeps me going every day too. I don't always know. A friend just called me after I didn't follow up on an email she sent me yesterday...felt kind of hounded to go out this Saturday to the movies so now I'm going. Really, half the time I'm also a bit of a zombie, on constant auto pilot. I'm sure there's something better in the distance though and that keeps me going.
motivation is my one and only problem in life
I have stuff I want, but not badly enough to go get it.
The actual tasks involved in life aren't that bad I find, its going to them and starting them that sucks ass. Like I actually don't mind my job most of the time. The software is interesting, I'm getting more and more responsibilities (that I asked for) and I like the people. But god damn does 40+ hours a week suck ass.
I have stuff I want, but not badly enough to go get it.
The actual tasks involved in life aren't that bad I find, its going to them and starting them that sucks ass. Like I actually don't mind my job most of the time. The software is interesting, I'm getting more and more responsibilities (that I asked for) and I like the people. But god damn does 40+ hours a week suck ass.
RevenantKioku
PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS PEINS oh god i am drowning in them
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I really hate when people say shit like that.
Evolution VIII
Banned
What motivates me to wake up in the morning and go to school and work is to provide a better future for my family. That's the most important reason that I strive to finish school and advance my career.
aerodynamik
Member
There's no fucking motivation. I'll get my degree in a couple months and I don't know what to do with my life. Not that I care either. Maybe I'll get a job, maybe I'll find a way to keep on studying (something else). Dunno. Just try to lead a happy life. Silly, but I can't think of anything else. I'd better get some sleep, it's 3 AM and I have to work tomorrow.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
wandering goat
Member
I'm in my first year of University (second school term, after one at school and a term of co-op) and I really don't have much motivation right now. I'm not sure if I want to continue on with my major (computer science) or switch to a different one, and I'm putting in hardly any work this term so far. I managed to do well on my CS mid-term, even though I don't even have a Java compiler installed on my computer and I've missed something like two thirds of my lecture (now that's laziness!). I'm trying to shape up now and get this semester over with, then decide on what I'll do next year, and hopefully stop the mindboggling procrastination that I've developed.
astro_girl
Member
my motivation is my art. Its awesome pursuing a career and education in something that is really your passion. its hard to find a motivation though if you arent in that situation.
Im sure a new 'significant other' could be a bit of a motivator for those of you who are single maybe. Or a new hobbie?
Im sure a new 'significant other' could be a bit of a motivator for those of you who are single maybe. Or a new hobbie?
elitehebrew
Member
I think i mainly strive just to get through college and with the thought of a really good income and time of relaxing and hanging out with my friends
I like to observe people and work has never been like work to me... it's more like research into what makes people act how they do.
That, and just trying to have fun with whatever the situation is at hand. I like making my friends happy whenever possible as well, since they're worth the extra trouble imo.
That, and just trying to have fun with whatever the situation is at hand. I like making my friends happy whenever possible as well, since they're worth the extra trouble imo.
heh, for the past several weeks every time I wake up I stare at the ceiling and wonder if I can sleep forever and just "escape" everything.
There's nothing for me here. I'm not good at what I want to do. Yeah I still have not gotten into the core stuff of engineering but getting A is just not enough in this world. I'm really scared on what I'm going to do in my life a few years from now. As for a social life, I used to have friends in high school, but they all went their own paths after pretty much emotionally scarring me for life. Assholes. I like being alone now, and in fact Im very uncomfortable with people. This should help mess up my chances at life even worse since social skills are important unless you're a super genius or rich.
The worst thing about my life is in my head. I have the habit of thinking over things 100 times every minute and worrying like a mad man. It drives me crazy but I can't stop it. I also associate anything, a smell, a character in a videogames/anime, with the worst memories possible. And boy do I have a lot of those! They never stop haunting me. I'd stop playing games or watching anime for weeks because every time I look at my gaming consoles, or my anime folder, my blood pressure goes up and I go on for hours trying to rationalize the barrage of negative feelings I'm having over things so petty and end up feeling worse and drawn deeper into a pool of paranoia, negativity, pessimism, worrying, etc...
If my parents were not alive, and I could painlessly end my life, I'd do it in a second.
There's nothing for me here. I'm not good at what I want to do. Yeah I still have not gotten into the core stuff of engineering but getting A is just not enough in this world. I'm really scared on what I'm going to do in my life a few years from now. As for a social life, I used to have friends in high school, but they all went their own paths after pretty much emotionally scarring me for life. Assholes. I like being alone now, and in fact Im very uncomfortable with people. This should help mess up my chances at life even worse since social skills are important unless you're a super genius or rich.
The worst thing about my life is in my head. I have the habit of thinking over things 100 times every minute and worrying like a mad man. It drives me crazy but I can't stop it. I also associate anything, a smell, a character in a videogames/anime, with the worst memories possible. And boy do I have a lot of those! They never stop haunting me. I'd stop playing games or watching anime for weeks because every time I look at my gaming consoles, or my anime folder, my blood pressure goes up and I go on for hours trying to rationalize the barrage of negative feelings I'm having over things so petty and end up feeling worse and drawn deeper into a pool of paranoia, negativity, pessimism, worrying, etc...
If my parents were not alive, and I could painlessly end my life, I'd do it in a second.
Tommie Hu$tle
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The aqusition of stuff.
My motivation is knowing that I will die in 60 years or so (or earlier), and from now until then, I should make the best of it and get the most enjoyment out of life that I can.
The problem is I'm really lazy. It's hard for me to start something, but once I do, I see it through to the end.
The problem is I'm really lazy. It's hard for me to start something, but once I do, I see it through to the end.
The Shadow
Member
I don't have any motivation.
I guess I'll just post this here since there are already 2-3 threads dealing with the same subject:
Have you ever thought about ending it all? Just quiting your job, selling all your stuff, putting all your funds into an account that'll follow you around, and then basically "disappearing". Just buy and carry all that you'll need into a backpack and just wander around the world?
It's impractical but sometimes the thought of sticking to one job, doing the same things over and over seem so unappealing that the thought crosses my head from time to time.
I guess I'll just post this here since there are already 2-3 threads dealing with the same subject:
Have you ever thought about ending it all? Just quiting your job, selling all your stuff, putting all your funds into an account that'll follow you around, and then basically "disappearing". Just buy and carry all that you'll need into a backpack and just wander around the world?
It's impractical but sometimes the thought of sticking to one job, doing the same things over and over seem so unappealing that the thought crosses my head from time to time.
It is said that the main motivation in human's life is finding security, that we escape the feeling of anomia (not having a sence of direction, not knowing where you are: best example being lost as a child). There are actual studies (by a sociologist named Durkheim) that show that suicide increase when the feeling of anomia increases in society due to different factors.
This even explains religion.
One way of seeking security is the persue of pleasure.
My motivation in life is actually ridding myself of the necesity of security and I guess understanding it. On a more light note, relationships and observing people motivate me plenty.
This even explains religion.
One way of seeking security is the persue of pleasure.
My motivation in life is actually ridding myself of the necesity of security and I guess understanding it. On a more light note, relationships and observing people motivate me plenty.
whole bunch of slackers here but i'm one too.
80% of the time, i feel like doing absolutely nothing, productive that is. the only reason i get some things done is that nagging feeling that i have to do something 'cos that's the so-called right thing to do. i'm just content in barely scraping by...
80% of the time, i feel like doing absolutely nothing, productive that is. the only reason i get some things done is that nagging feeling that i have to do something 'cos that's the so-called right thing to do. i'm just content in barely scraping by...
DaCocoBrova
Finally bought a new PSP, but then pushed the demon onto someone else. Jesus.
I have a child.
Daddy can't come home and be like 'Daddy broke.' That won't fly, so at the very least, I have to provide a clean path for this lil' guy to travel. Life will offer enough obstacles, so I do my best not to add any more as best I can.
But it's tough.
I find that no matter how hard I try to not let parenthood chnage me, it has.
Perfect example: I was at Springfield Mall this weekend in Virginia. Went to EB and a couple other places. There was this huge indoor play-thing (called the Playstation ironically), with slides, ropes, conveyer belts and tunnels. Pretty cool. My son really wanted to get on and play, so I said 'Why not...' and let him do his thing.
As I sat there for like an hour reading the manuals of the games I had just bought, I feel something wet hit me on the top of my head. I had no hat on. As I looked up to see who did it, they quickly ran away from the ledge. I told the people next to me watch my sh!t and I ran up the escalator to see who did this...
After interrogating the lil' old lady asking who she saw standing there and where they went, she told me they went in the movie theater. At that point a movie let out and whoever it was got away...
I was livid.
Then I thought about it... Let's just say I did find out who did it. It would have gotten really messy. I have an outrageous temper when I lose control of it, and for the mall security to see a 6'4" black man banging out some kid a lot younger (I'm 28), they or the police could care less if it was me reacting to being spat on. My son seeing me getting cuffed and all that... Not worth it.
So my motivation in life, to become a better person especially, is my lil' man.
Daddy can't come home and be like 'Daddy broke.' That won't fly, so at the very least, I have to provide a clean path for this lil' guy to travel. Life will offer enough obstacles, so I do my best not to add any more as best I can.
But it's tough.
I find that no matter how hard I try to not let parenthood chnage me, it has.
Perfect example: I was at Springfield Mall this weekend in Virginia. Went to EB and a couple other places. There was this huge indoor play-thing (called the Playstation ironically), with slides, ropes, conveyer belts and tunnels. Pretty cool. My son really wanted to get on and play, so I said 'Why not...' and let him do his thing.
As I sat there for like an hour reading the manuals of the games I had just bought, I feel something wet hit me on the top of my head. I had no hat on. As I looked up to see who did it, they quickly ran away from the ledge. I told the people next to me watch my sh!t and I ran up the escalator to see who did this...
After interrogating the lil' old lady asking who she saw standing there and where they went, she told me they went in the movie theater. At that point a movie let out and whoever it was got away...
I was livid.
Then I thought about it... Let's just say I did find out who did it. It would have gotten really messy. I have an outrageous temper when I lose control of it, and for the mall security to see a 6'4" black man banging out some kid a lot younger (I'm 28), they or the police could care less if it was me reacting to being spat on. My son seeing me getting cuffed and all that... Not worth it.
So my motivation in life, to become a better person especially, is my lil' man.
Well, in general, I don't believe in an afterlife, so this is all I have so I'm going to enjoy it to the best of my ability and do something productive with the time I have.
More specifically, my passion for filmmaking makes daily life worthwhile. I've been working on small professional crews and stuff, while doing a lot of personal and amatuer pieces and I just love it. I'm headed into the industry or bust basically, and I have no doubt I'll be able to find something that I enjoy doing every day. It's just what I love doing. I love learning new things, solving new challenges and everything. That's my motivation I guess.
More specifically, my passion for filmmaking makes daily life worthwhile. I've been working on small professional crews and stuff, while doing a lot of personal and amatuer pieces and I just love it. I'm headed into the industry or bust basically, and I have no doubt I'll be able to find something that I enjoy doing every day. It's just what I love doing. I love learning new things, solving new challenges and everything. That's my motivation I guess.
MrAngryFace
Banned
Not sure what keeps me going these days.
SlickWilly223
Time ta STEP IT UP
I get up and honestly, the first thing that comes to my mind is "Woah, can't wait until school's over so I can hang out with my friends"
Then after I hang out with my friends I think "Woah, can't wait until school begins so I can flirt with all the chicken"
Then on the weekend, I go to parties which I've been anticipating all week.
But come senior year... I sell my soul to the army
But I'm sort of excited... I want to join, I just don't want to make such a drastic change in my life. It's a life changing experience but I'll have to be able to function without my women, weed, and close friends.
Then after I hang out with my friends I think "Woah, can't wait until school begins so I can flirt with all the chicken"
Then on the weekend, I go to parties which I've been anticipating all week.
But come senior year... I sell my soul to the army
But I'm sort of excited... I want to join, I just don't want to make such a drastic change in my life. It's a life changing experience but I'll have to be able to function without my women, weed, and close friends.
Ninja Scooter
Member
to see my enemies driven before me, and to hear the lamentations of the women.
Grad Student in Madison, Wisconsin midway to getting a PhD. Originally from San Diego, California and have a Bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley:
Regarding the PhD, my goal is to finish in a record amount of time from the program, about 3.5 years (the end of next year) in order to get back to Southern California. The difference in weather alone should be motivation enough.
Regarding life in general, my belief in God forces me to think that (1) my days on earth may end at any moment so what I do today is important, I could be witness of part of a miracle, my full purpose in this life may be revealed today or I could be given a chance to help someone at a very fundamental level today and change their lives forever.. and (2) because if you're not moving closer to God in terms of a relationship then you are moving away from him, every day I think about devoting it to getting closer to God.
I might have a rough idea of what I want my life to look like but I know that God has very specific goals in mind for me so while I'm trying to craft the life that I think will be best for me (put me in the best position to use all my talents towards helping others, find the right person to spend the rest of my life with, find the right place to raise a family, etc..) I have to be open to the idea that God, today, will point me in a whole new direction.
Regarding the PhD, my goal is to finish in a record amount of time from the program, about 3.5 years (the end of next year) in order to get back to Southern California. The difference in weather alone should be motivation enough.
Regarding life in general, my belief in God forces me to think that (1) my days on earth may end at any moment so what I do today is important, I could be witness of part of a miracle, my full purpose in this life may be revealed today or I could be given a chance to help someone at a very fundamental level today and change their lives forever.. and (2) because if you're not moving closer to God in terms of a relationship then you are moving away from him, every day I think about devoting it to getting closer to God.
I might have a rough idea of what I want my life to look like but I know that God has very specific goals in mind for me so while I'm trying to craft the life that I think will be best for me (put me in the best position to use all my talents towards helping others, find the right person to spend the rest of my life with, find the right place to raise a family, etc..) I have to be open to the idea that God, today, will point me in a whole new direction.
BobbyRobby
Member
Trying to get girls, and have a good time is my current motivation.
I don't know what the hell I'm going to do when I get older, because right now I'm not sure if I'll ever want to marry and raise kids.
I don't know what the hell I'm going to do when I get older, because right now I'm not sure if I'll ever want to marry and raise kids.
Right now I have nothing or no one to motivate me, and never really did. I don't know what the shit I'm going to do with my life, in the next year or the next 20 years. And what sucks is that my time to "explore" and "find myself" without the burden of having to nail my ass to a job just so I can live paycheck to paycheck is all but behind me now (college), and grad school is out of the question. And it's kind of hard to find motivation in pursing a goal or whatever when such a big part of my life- social-life/fun/girls/etc- has been so nonexistent for so long that I can't focus on anything else. That made it really hard to find motivation on a day to day basis throughout college, too, and that really fuct me over academically, which in turn kind of fuct me over career-wise. I honestly can't even remember what real motivation feels like.
whoa, didn't even realize this is an old thread. who the hell bumped this?
How can you not love this fucking weather?
whoa, didn't even realize this is an old thread. who the hell bumped this?
Forgotten Ancient
Banned
What a depressing topic.
My life really sucked up until I turned about 16 years old. My family was/is poor, people fucked with me in school, and my stepfather was an abusive piece of shit. After I turned 16, I made a few friends and I sort of "discovered" the internet (I used it before, but it was at this time that I really started using messenger programs etc.). It was through this that I found my initial motivation in life - a woman. Yeah, it was kind of fucked because she lived in Brazil and I lived here, but it was a reason to wake up and was something to dream of at night. For a couple of years she was my motivation. There were times I'd be depressed over the distance, but I usually found myself in high spirits and I was kicking ass at school.
After we dated for about 2 1/2 years, the distance became too much and things ended. Just like that, all of the drive and everything I had planned for was lost. Life meant nothing. I spent the next 3 years going through the motions - Working, taking a few bullshit college classes here and there - and dating a few women I cared nothing for. I wasn't happy and no amount of alcohol was gonna help for more than a night.
About 4 months ago, that same woman came back into my life. She's become my motivation again, but I find myself in a situation where I'm basically "worthless". Or, I feel that way. I only have about 35 college credits, I have NO idea what the fuck I'm going to major in, my job pays me too well to quit, but not enough to want to stick with forever, and...I dunno. So, I'm motivated at the moment, but I truly worry that it'll all come crashing down again. And, while I'm motivated, I still don't know what the hell I'm gonna do.
I've spent too many nights in the past staring at the ceiling wishing - like someone else said - that I could just fall asleep forever. I turn the fan on, turn the lights off, hide under my blanket and play Advance Wars 2 on my GBA and wish that I could spend the rest of my life just doing that. Gah, it's a shitty feeling - but if most of the other posts in this thread are any indication, I'm definitley not alone.
Anyways, good luck to everyone here who hasn't figured out what their goal is in life. And if they have, good luck in obtaining it. It's bullshit that so many of us find ourselves in these positions, but most of us will eventually pull out of it.
My life really sucked up until I turned about 16 years old. My family was/is poor, people fucked with me in school, and my stepfather was an abusive piece of shit. After I turned 16, I made a few friends and I sort of "discovered" the internet (I used it before, but it was at this time that I really started using messenger programs etc.). It was through this that I found my initial motivation in life - a woman. Yeah, it was kind of fucked because she lived in Brazil and I lived here, but it was a reason to wake up and was something to dream of at night. For a couple of years she was my motivation. There were times I'd be depressed over the distance, but I usually found myself in high spirits and I was kicking ass at school.
After we dated for about 2 1/2 years, the distance became too much and things ended. Just like that, all of the drive and everything I had planned for was lost. Life meant nothing. I spent the next 3 years going through the motions - Working, taking a few bullshit college classes here and there - and dating a few women I cared nothing for. I wasn't happy and no amount of alcohol was gonna help for more than a night.
About 4 months ago, that same woman came back into my life. She's become my motivation again, but I find myself in a situation where I'm basically "worthless". Or, I feel that way. I only have about 35 college credits, I have NO idea what the fuck I'm going to major in, my job pays me too well to quit, but not enough to want to stick with forever, and...I dunno. So, I'm motivated at the moment, but I truly worry that it'll all come crashing down again. And, while I'm motivated, I still don't know what the hell I'm gonna do.
I've spent too many nights in the past staring at the ceiling wishing - like someone else said - that I could just fall asleep forever. I turn the fan on, turn the lights off, hide under my blanket and play Advance Wars 2 on my GBA and wish that I could spend the rest of my life just doing that. Gah, it's a shitty feeling - but if most of the other posts in this thread are any indication, I'm definitley not alone.
Anyways, good luck to everyone here who hasn't figured out what their goal is in life. And if they have, good luck in obtaining it. It's bullshit that so many of us find ourselves in these positions, but most of us will eventually pull out of it.
Shit, this post tells me I better stop fucking around in school and get to studying, but for goodness sakes, I just can't fucking spend hours in front of a geology books reading about got damned rocks. Jeezus I should have listened to my friend when he told me not to take that class. Fuuuuucck! I absolutely abhor 'general studies.' I can't stay interested in most of that shit one iota, but here I am forced to trudge through it. Fortunately, I know what i want to do, but I need to go and DO it. It's been a VERY difficult process to end up where I wanted. All the careers I initially wanted, I was steered away from because they didn't pay well: art, writing, etc. But thank God I finally found something. Time to dedicate myself to it.
Happiness, or the pursuit thereof.
I find little things throughout the day that make me happy, if I look at the big picture I get distraught. Not to sure what I want to get out of college, my brother is in Iraq, one of my closest friends is really pissed off at me, I don't have a job nor a girlfriend. I just enjoy talking with some people, watching an episode of 24, playing a video game, finishing all my homework, getting a good grade on a test; just minor accomplishments. I live in the 'now', I really don't concern myself with a day or two ahead of me, just let things come by me as they come, and react accordingly. It has worked pretty well the past 19 years, I am sure the next 61 years will treat me nicely.
Also, I love daydreaming. I do this as much as possible, always having complex scenarios play out in my head. I love just taking long walks and doing this, too bad the weather is a tad shitty in Seattle right now (its winter and rainy). I can live with that. Tommorow I vote, but truthfully I don't care. Either of them is not going to make my life better, or my brother in Iraqs better.
I think about this a lot, motivation. Some people just seem to go on with life because it is what they have to do. I don't feel that way, but sometimes with some random school assignments, I do.
I would really like to take a week of vacation just for myself, to get away from it all, and just spend some time with myself.
I find little things throughout the day that make me happy, if I look at the big picture I get distraught. Not to sure what I want to get out of college, my brother is in Iraq, one of my closest friends is really pissed off at me, I don't have a job nor a girlfriend. I just enjoy talking with some people, watching an episode of 24, playing a video game, finishing all my homework, getting a good grade on a test; just minor accomplishments. I live in the 'now', I really don't concern myself with a day or two ahead of me, just let things come by me as they come, and react accordingly. It has worked pretty well the past 19 years, I am sure the next 61 years will treat me nicely.
Also, I love daydreaming. I do this as much as possible, always having complex scenarios play out in my head. I love just taking long walks and doing this, too bad the weather is a tad shitty in Seattle right now (its winter and rainy). I can live with that. Tommorow I vote, but truthfully I don't care. Either of them is not going to make my life better, or my brother in Iraqs better.
I think about this a lot, motivation. Some people just seem to go on with life because it is what they have to do. I don't feel that way, but sometimes with some random school assignments, I do.
I would really like to take a week of vacation just for myself, to get away from it all, and just spend some time with myself.
Family, friends, good art, good deeds.
I know it sounds corny but seeing and doing things to help others and knowing that my work will someday benefit my wife, future kids, friends and family keeps me going.
Also, I live to be creative and experience other peoples creativity. Keeping a constant flow of input and output keeps me inspired.
I know it sounds corny but seeing and doing things to help others and knowing that my work will someday benefit my wife, future kids, friends and family keeps me going.
Also, I live to be creative and experience other peoples creativity. Keeping a constant flow of input and output keeps me inspired.
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