Motivation: No matter what line of work you’re in, sometimes you have motivation and sometimes you just don’t. When you are feeling motivated, it’s easier to make decisions and do what needs to be done; when your mojo is running low, you can get distracted and lose your productivity.  

Today’s guest is Mark McGuinness. He’s a coach, motivational expert, poet and author. He has written two books Motivation for Creative People and Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success. In addition, his work has been featured in Vogue US, the Wall Street Journal and the Discovery Channel.   

Today Mark talks to us about motivation and resilience. Some of the topics discussed include:  

• What motivation is and what it isn’t: Mark defines it as whatever gets you moving. 
• How to foster long-term motivation when the project or goal is not short-term. 
• How organization and sticking to a schedule can help keep you motivated. 
• How curiosity makes a big difference when it comes to motivation and follow-through. 
• Mark’s first thoughts on mojo, including what he does when his is flagging, what doesn’t work, who inspires him, and his mantra. 
• Some ways to avoid being hurt by rejection and “taking it personally.” 
• Actionable tips on getting and staying motivated.  

Links and Resources:  

Mark’s Poetry 

Creative Coaching 

Training for Creative Companies 

Mark on Twitter 

Mark on Google 

Mark on Facebook 

Motivation for Creative People  http://www.facebook.com/LateralAction 

Resilience: Facing Down Rejection and Criticism on the Road to Success 

The Power of Habit, by Charles Duhigg 

Falling Awake, by Dave Ellis http://lateralaction.com/resilience/ 

 

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