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Recognition for a Job Well Done

It the honest recognition of a job well done and its a well-placed thank you said with sincerity.
—Guest Figit

My Dream

I want to become better at my job, and I want to help others. I want to be a leader in our field.
—Guest Assejk

The Extra Mile

There's something on the inside of me that keeps pushing to expand myself by working harder, smarter, stronger, and more efficiently. If there's an extra mile to go...the strength inside me draws out the willingness and ability to go that extra mile.
—Guest Stephen

Making People Happy

People motivate me. I love helping, and making people happy. It brings such satisfaction to see the smile on someone's face after I've just helped them in some way.
—kyrstenjo

Achieving Goals

I am always motivated to achieve my goals and to reach our quota, so that my boss will happy and I will be happy, too.
—Guest myra

Setting Challenging Goals

I am always motivated by setting goals that are challenging and my determination to achieve those goals.
—Guest kayla

Role Model - Mom

I am motivated by my mom. I am proud to say she has achieved a lot for a single parent. She has always been there for me and my sister and for that I would like to thank her.
—Guest maria

Love what I do

God first because he put inside me quick hands and feet. Second, I am motivated by my loving husband who always supports me in return.
—Guest Lol

Achieving Where Others Have Failed

I am motivated by achieving where others have failed, mostly by achieving my set goals and targets within the alloted time.
—Guest mugenyo

motivation

I've always been motivated by my family. Without them, I'm nothing. One thing that I say to myself is "be good all the time."
—Guest wynn

Motivated by Family and Ambitions

What motivates me is my strong desire to help my family financially and to achieve my own ambitions in life. I like to give all my support and encourage people that lose their hope. I try my best to left their spirit up and become a driving force to them.
—Guest muy vienne

Find out

Just find out what's makes you feel good or feel happy. I motivate myself by saying, You need to be active and it's really work !
—Guest Palash

Motivation from Job Content

1) Firstly, I look for an opportunity in a corporate organization because they consider their employees as their asset. Hence more chances for personal and career development. 2) It has to be related with the Real Estate Financing/Development as I want to progress further in my chosen field/sector. 3) I prefer to working in results oriented working environment i.e. no 9 to 5 mentality.
—nldani

Self Motivation

I motivate myself by saying I can still do better, which actually makes a difference.
—Guest JIJIPAUL

My parents

I am motivated through my parents and I am also motivated to achieve goals. My parents want me to become successful and good character to other people...
—Guest JAF

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