Motivation Manifesto By: Kilinahe Aki

Why having been endowed with the courageous heart of a lion, do we live as mice?

Ask yourself why we cower or why we hide in fear

Derails our efforts

Sets Freedom away

Ask yourself why we must isolate and enslave ourselves to others

Destroys our sense of purpose

When will we be ready to ascend to another level of existence?

Start to realize and unlock our potential towards Personal Freedom

"Humankind's main motivation is to seek and experience Personal Freedom"

The day is meant to be ours

Living our own legacy

Chasing our purposes

Doing things unimaginable

"It is only in active self-expression and pursuit of our own aims that we can become free"

Behaving in ways that are truly our own

Acting upon your impulses

Making a choice depending on your instinct

SOCIAL OPPRESSION

Judgments against us or unjust manner

Doing what is told

Feeling unworthy

Not being in control of yourself

Being limited of our actions

Being manipulated or mocked for being different

Others diminishing who we are and stops us from going forward

A giant road block

Non-believers

Living a life that is not our own (Ultimate Misery)

Leads to a path that isn't you anymore

Walking a path to nowhere

SELF OPPRESSION

Most oppression comes from ourselves

We suppress our own happiness and our desire of freedom

Our own negative thoughts and actions restrict us

Thoughts:

Thinking that we must be perfect before publishing ourselves

Lie to ourselves (Break our own resolutions)

Actions:

Procrastinate

Anxious to explore

Self-oppression is evident whenever we limit ourselves

Our own inept thinking and our bad habits rip the vibrancy from life

A burdening of our spirit: (Caused by):

Incessant doubt

Worry

Fear

Distraction

The Destroyer of Greatness and thing that rips us from freedom

The thief of humanity's light

The "I am afraid", "I can't", "You don't Understand" profound word that describes these statements

Fear is the foundation of excuses and self-doubt

It is not "Fear is running me"; it is "I am afraid"

Fear is louder and more intense and immediate than our desire for self-mastery or for contribution to others

It's more important than one's sense of self

Not focused on helping others

Fear steals thunder from the more noble drive to ascend to our highest selves and make our greatest difference

Takes away our drive to success

Conceals our path to change ourselves

"A great maturity opens in the human psyche when we accept that we can control our impulses by conditioning our thoughts, and that we alone are responsible for our emotions and reactions in life"

Fear wins in our lives because we simply keep choosing it over our other impulses to be strong or bold or great

Go-to-first act we must achieve or just need to do

Practicing ourselves mentally for any occasion

Preparing for the worst outcome

Simulating what can come for the worst with one step

Holding accountability for what actions we've taken in life

Being responsible

Being honest

Fear is the human motive of aversion

It doesn't help us imagine greatness

An immediate release from threat, strain, or pain

It's like a necessary approach controlling any situation so that a person's ego and body is safe

A Mind Controlling emotion taking over you

Doesn't assist us to higher aims

We fall slave to its use

It's a motive given to us to avoid physical harm and death

Fear rules us only if we let it

We can eventually become masters of our impulses

Deciding to take a risk

Being brave and bold

Something that we can choose to activate or not

Selecting whenever we want to use it

Using another emotion instead of fear (i.e, courageous, happy, etc)

Types of people who chip away at our freedom:

Worriers

Often the biggest threat to enflaming our fear

People who are close to you:

Friends

Family

Close Relationships

Weaklings

Those who speak out against the efforts and hardships required to be remarkable

Usually strangers

Make you suffer for no reason or purpose (Humor or Entertainment)

Wicked (Rare Cases)

People who we anticipate are the weak-willed ones

Cruel people

Gives the strength to keep on going

Never giving up

Gives us a purpose

Motivation is the reason for us to tap into different kinds of motives

Actions we take in life are often based on whether our internal logic and impulses lean toward fear or freedom

Thoughts

Reactions

Responses

Our entire human value system rests on Motivation

Motivation brings your emotions or human values to life

Gives a sense of purpose for your emotions

Whether you try or not to master your Motivation at an individual level, it will determine how happy you'll be in life

Depending how or when you give up will determine your future

Your level of motivation comes from whether you’re clear or not clear and committed or not committed about something

The mother of Motivation is Choice

Our Mind's choosing a reason to act

Choice dictates how well your committed to that choice

Demonstrate how much you care about a choice

"A hallmark of those who achieve greatness is the discovery that they can control the level of motivation they feel by better directing their own minds"

Any kind of mood, state, or emotion can be generated at will in our mind

This realization is one of the most obvious guideposts for the path to success in life

Adolescence ---> Adulthood

Immaturity ---> Maturity

Terror in life ---> Transcendence

Not everyone can or will choose their thoughts or emotions

Clinical mood

Mental disorders

Reason is the secret to developing a motivated and independent identity ("I think therefore I am and I do")

Must have a purpose to do something

Have an explanation to do something in the first place

Motivation = Expectations * Value

Education is your value

Are you a product that others will want to buy?

Study for short periods of time if you can't study for too long

Try to have an environment of learning (Control your environment)

Impulsiveness * Delay

Opposite is work; instead of "tomorrow" it is "today"

Focus on winning the day

2 Types of Choices that will amplify our motivation to another level

ATTITUDE

Meant for you to choose what type of emotion you want to bring out of yourself

We show how we feel and relate with the world

Motivation never kindles anyone's soul to its brightest burn unless he or she is open-minded and fired with an enthusiasm for life

We must realize that even if you have good motivation it won't affect anything, only if you have an interest for life

"Few things amplify our long-term motivation more than a positive social environment"

Whom we interact with matters to our attitude, and thus to our motivation

Others can affect our motivation

ENVIRONMENT

We should distance ourselves from those with bad attitudes, for their energy is contagious and corrupting

Stay away from others who can easily rip us away from Personal Freedom

"For motivation's sake, we must be vigilant and surround ourselves with genuine and positive people who seek positive aims with positive attitudes"

Stay with people who are communicative, happy, and enjoyable

People who don't make judgments at you or excuses

Something that is decided upon your impulses or your mind

An instinct or just a thought going through your head in order to act upon something

Choice energized us; it was our savior, not the grace of changing circumstance or dire need or even divine calling

Given to make and act decisively from a certain situation

"Greatness belongs to those who have mastered the ability to focus relentlessly on their ambitions and act decisively toward them"

With enough experience of paying attention and choosing, only then you'll know true greatness

Sustaining Choices of Motivation

ATTENTION

Giving our ambitions consistent mental attention keeps the drive alive, our energies swirling in anticipation

Examples:

Reviewing our goals each day

Journaling about our desires each night

Regularly setting aside moments to visualize what we want

Scheduling our next steps

We must continue making choices that sustain our desire

Decide on things that still keeps our comittment

"We mustn't let our dreams die in the daylight because we lose focus while responding to the world's lame interests or false emergencies"

We stop paying attention to our dreams due to distractions

People are simply distracted, too absentminded to sustain motivation

Distractions makes our motivation unsustainable

"It is the obvious equation and the ultimate secret: the deeper and longer I give attention to my ambitions and passions, the more motivation I feel

Depending how long you set your sight on your goals, will determine how much motivation you have

EFFORT

We NEED to put real effort into reaching our AMBITIONS

We cannot attract or have that which we do not act toward

Without doing anything, there won't be anything to have

Depending on an individual's consistent effort, will demonstrate how much motivation they lack or not

Motivation is decided upon whether you give up or not

"When motivation dies, then it's not because our dreams died; it's because we never began - or didn't sustain - any real effort"

Without effort, there is no sustaining or even obtaining high level motivation

It is sweat and toil toward meaningful pursuits that makes us truly alive

Nothing keeps motivation aflame more than hard work and the resulting momentum and fulfillment

Energy that sparks Motivation (Psychologically); Types of Choices

AMBITION

The choice to be, have, do, or experience something greater in our lives

Having the power to make our own decisions

"By deeply contemplating higher aims, we energize ourselves to pursue them"

Thinking about your long term goals can boost your will to achieve them

EXPECTANCY

A choice to believe that their dreams are possible and that they can achieve them

Making a decision whether your goals are achievable or not and if you can achieve them

The great differentiator between mere hope and motivation

The choice that separates hope and motivation

"Choose an ambition and with full force, expect that it is possible and that you can make it happen"

"Give constant attention and committed effort to your dreams, and your motivation will perpetuate itself"

"Demonstrate a positive attitude as you strive for great things and take care to create a supportive environment around you that amplifies your motivation”

Amplifying = Belief + Momentum

Do you want the type of motivation that pulls you out of bed in the morning?

The type of motivation that draws you through a full day of work and leaves you feeling fulfilled?

Maybe you just want to get out of the feeling of not being motivated?

Examples of Momentum:

Daily Tasks

Practicing and Mastering

Overwork

Repeating and Reviewing

1. We Shall Meet Life with Full Presence and Power

I must make plans for who I am, the roles we want to play, and our interactions with others. Without a dynamic awareness, we are unable to connect with either myself or others or gracefully satisfy the needs of the moment.

2. We Shall Reclaim Our Agenda

Too frequently, I lose sight of the issues that are most important to fight for; while busywork fills our days, it is not our life's work. Most people lack a clear, compelling life purpose; they don't wake up hungry for it or plan their days around pursuing it. Those that deliberately construct their lives will experience a life filled with more joy, strength, and contentment.

3. We Shall Defeat Our Demons

In order, to become the best possible version of myself I must overcome the limits that we set on myself. Sometimes I set boundaries that stop me from doing things that I want. But, I can break this habit by having confidence , seeking help from others, and having faith.

4. We Shall Advance with Abandon

As I grew and develop I must keep focus on advancing to be better, so we can help myself to become our best self. We must keep in mind that our actions, not our intentions, define who we are. Our savior is bold and disciplined initiative; it enables us to ascend, leap, and soar to the heights of real greatness. We must not lose sight of the urgency of this moment, which beckons us to start something big and meaningful.

5. We Shall Practice Joy and Gratitude

The world's emotional energy remains the same over the past few years. Wealth has trumped health, and success has trumped sanity. Some people have become callous in the process, both toward life and toward others. We need to reevaluate how we view life. So we must stay focus and enjoy life while in the moment because our life could end at any moment.

6. We Shall Not Break Integrity

Don't break your honesty, especially to yourself. This will undoubtedly lead to a path of darkness, which you don't want to end up at. Instead stay true to yourself, don't let go of your values or purposes.

7. We Shall Amplify Love

Love is not an unbreakable thing. Hurt doesn't discourage you from living; on the contrary, it teaches you more about it. There won't be any hurt without love, and without hurt, there won't be any more learning.

8. We Shall Inspire Greatness

A wonderful life is all about pursuing greatness. What makes something great is not when you pursue greatness, but rather how you seek greatness. Without significant inspiration, motivation won't exist.

9. We Shall Slow Time

Take things gradually. Do not attempt to rush or skip steps. Always pay close attention in the present. You'll learn more by doing something than by avoiding it.

1. We Shall Meet Life with Full Presence and Power

Life isn't meant to be a never-ending series of encounters with no purpose. Our relationships with our loved ones, our responsibilities in life, and our aspirations are not meant to be carefree. If we want to be totally alive and free, we must choose to bring the whole energy of our conscious mind to the current experience.

2. We Shall Reclaim Our Agenda

Let's keep in mind that our small efforts and daily victories can build up momentum and strength to become an unstoppable force in the direction of a purposeful and liberated existence. We need to reclaim control of our personal agenda from compliance and diversion.

3. We Shall Defeat Our Demons

Let's resolve to work toward that objective and finally let go of whatever in our lives that is holding us back. We have a right to be free from any emotional turmoil that can make us appear less magnificent.

4. We Shall Advance with Abandon

A really free person has no qualms about acting on an unrestrained passion that even slightly frightens them. They want the best of themselves, which may startle them but catapults them into the realm of the remarkable.

5. We Shall Practice Joy and Gratitude

It is time to reignite the innate desire for such living that our nature has given us. We are seeing so many of the people we care about being pulled into the dreadful vortex of negativity one by one. We must take quick action to transform all of this tangible energy.

6. We Shall Not Break Integrity

The temptation to be callous and powerless will come, but we won't give in to it. Our willingness to follow our moral principles and keep our obligations to one another determines our personal freedom and the future of humanity. Strive to be the best versions of ourselves while upholding our beliefs and principles and tackling every situation with utmost integrity and a kindheart.

7. We Shall Amplify Love

When we prepare for our ultimate destiny, when we let go of our immature, selfish desires, and when we realign our priorities to those of the heart, we can finally reach those wonderful realms of human empathy, kindness, compassion, forgiveness, generosity, and courage.

8. We Shall Inspire Greatness

Reawaken the inner strength that yearns to lift some of the world's load off the shoulders of the oppressed right away. As admirable generals and leaders who genuinely care about people and the rest of the globe, let's accept our positions.

9. We Shall Slow Time

Our soul wasn't meant to be chained to the past, weighed down by meaningless ties to old stories, confined by ancient grudges, and unable to perceive and fly in the open, passionate space. Now, we must seize this chance. We must slow down everything in order to experience it again, to enjoy it again, and perhaps to live it for the first time. The moment has arrived to begin valuing the blessings of life.