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Motivation Doses

 In order to survive in the rat race around, it is very necessary to have one's own personal brand of motivation. There are a number of such things that trigger and motivate everyone. This can be at their workplaces or hostels or university campuses or school. The best ones helping others and maybe, me can be shown here. I met a person at my university hostel and was impressed by what motivates him. It was a simple thing. He revealed it to me while I was in his room. The fact that there is a possibility around to cast a lasting impression on someone he meets, motivated him. To be sure, this worked and I was the one who received the lasting impression from him. It is different with me. I get motivated by maintaining a strict schedule. The fact that I am busy with no time for any distraction such as messages on a phone or a workout regimen, motivates me. Everyone has this in their veins. Otherwise, it is not possible to achieve much. There sure may be something that motivates you. Wh

Inordinate Sycophancy

 People who are sycophants do it for some or the other reason of extracting favour. This favour is the fuel for their long cherished dream or their version of luxury. Prodding themselves on the back and moving forward to actually building castles in the air is the norm of the day for them. This motivation towards their dream is actually less rewarding. I was face-to-face with one such incident. The hardware shopkeeper I was taken to by my plumber spoke at length about my well-being, future prospects and the whereabouts of my acquaintances. This he did after selling me a premium piece of faucet for the washroom. Actually, other ordinary ones would cost a third of the amount. Least to be told, he was extremely happy and content; the plumber also got commission. This sycophancy does come to people who are less content and yielding to stock up riches for themselves. One funny thing is that there is a great fire burning in their belly and to extinguish it, they resort to shady and unhealthy