How can you stay motivated when working on long-term motivational speaking projects?

Happy to see SMART as the lead of this article... but could someone please explain "long-term motivational speaking project" to me? I'm not sure I've heard of, or used, the phrase. Did AI simply throw words together to see if anyone notices?

Cuando trabajas en proyectos de charlas motivaciones a largo plazo, puedes mantener la motivación, siempre que ésta sea intrínseca, que es interna, y te llama a la acción.

Biggest motivation in life is your own passion. When you are passionate about something, motivation will be there within your passion, by default. No need to find it externally. Hence there is no need to read any big thesis on this subject. Be passionate, and remain motivated within your passion.

If I want to stay motivated and committed I need to read. I love books but daily scan the Internet for articles covering all kinds of topics that I interpret from the "lens" of the project I'm immersed in. This enables me to fold seemingly unrelated topics or techniques into the subject I'm working on, whether article, book, or presentation. Example: In idly reading about solar flares, I somehow began exploring the solar plexus, which (surprisingly) offered a new (and now) important component to a self-help book I'm writing. Looking at the world through a Project Lens keeps you curious and energized and able to go both deep and broad into your content.

I view a long term motivational projects as a time bound project that has a specific goal to achieve. Somewhat like having 1+ coaching sessions in order to achieve a desired outcome. I’ve conducted leadership trainings over a predetermined time with an intentional goal to achieve. I haven’t heard that particular term used. However, I do have an idea of what the overall impact would be.

When we look at our task as a one big project it can easily become overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important to break down your task into smaller ones. Another thing I do is ranking these small tasks based on the difficulty and tackle the hardest one first. To keep yourself motivated set focus times. It’s hard to stay focused for hours. Break it down. If you think this small task will take you 1 hour - try to stand up after 30 min to have a quick 5 minute break to reset.

I have always found it helpful to break tasks into smaller projects, which I then give a timeframe to achieve. At the end of it all, you would find yourself executing your project or big task beforehand.

Long terms speaking projects are like complicated products like vehicles. You don’t build a car in one piece and hard wire everything right? It’s the same with long term speaking projects. They need to be built in modules, tested individually, and their cohesion or compatibility tested and perfected over time. Make sure your test audiences are varied and not just one group who repeatedly listen to the evolution of the project. People get used to things so make sure you test your modules and parts in different situations and with different people. Anytime you can speak and someone would listen is a chance. Take it.

In my experience,Toastmasters completing pathways exemplifies a robust, long-term commitment to motivational speaking projects. The self-paced nature of this process facilitates audience building, while the invaluable feedback and evaluations received after each delivery empower individuals to enhance strengths and address weaknesses. Actively seeking feedback and reviews from diverse audiences, encompassing various backgrounds and cultures, is crucial for gaining a well-rounded and inclusive range of perspectives.

Naps have become one of my favorite things! Speaking and energy and connected so be very protective of yours. In order to give a lot on stage you may need to say no to dinner the night before or the cocktail hour. Realize your primary job is to be good on that stage and if you're depleted and burnt out that will be difficult. Manage your energy!

The purpose holds significant weight. While motivational speaking can lead to a fulfilling lifestyle, maintaining dedication to the craft demands consistent growth and refinement. Being a perpetual learner is crucial to offering substantial insights to your audience. It requires a fervor for sharing knowledge, expertise, and experiences, but above all, a genuine love for engaging with and speaking to an audience is essential.

One thing which may not go with the title but i have found it very useful is never renew your purpose unless you have set a very small purpose earlier. Purpose has to be the same, style, delivery or approach may differ or renewed but what is most important is keeping a clear track of the purpose. Redifining if required then that may mean that you are not suitable for setting purpose.

Buscar formas de renovar el propósito debería considerarse como un ejercicio de formación al cual atender regularmente. La vocación del orador motivacional requiere un espíritu visionario. Reflexionar sobre el impacto y contribución de nuestra labor a la comunidad y el amor que se deposita en esta, debe ser genuino y nos dará el aliento para seguir en los momentos difíciles de la tarea.

El propósito puede modificarse en su forma, pero jamás en su fondo. Tu motivación inicial puede ser el motor de una etapa del proyecto… pero debe persistir su esencia hasta el final, ya que fue el impulso que te hizo “poner la primera piedra”. En el camino puedes encontrar variables que pueden modificar a ampliar tu propósito… pero no lo pierdas de vista jamás.

Changes are inevitable they are only permanent. As a speaker you have to adjust to the environment, people and emotions. All may not welcome you with same warmth, all jokes will not crack, but what is important is understanding the way we have to take it ahead. Major adaptation which is required is to get used to repetation, once you adapt to this, after some time you may feel i need to change but what is going good with the audience is also very important. Change of not to change is very crucial.

Esta es la variable más importante en el camino al éxito. La maleabilidad de tu manera de hacer las cosas, sin perder tu esencia, es clave para lograr objetivos: recuerda que los procesos no son lineales y hay que sortear todas las adversidades y retos, peque?os o grandes… un ejemplo visible es lo logrado en pandemia. Algunas compa?ías y marcas personales incluso lograron fortalecerse con la adaptación de sus procesos y segmentando sus objetivos a mediano y corto plazo, logrando grandes saltos y muy buena aceptación en la comunidad… incluso los clientes lo agradecen.

What on earth is a long term motivational speaking project? A motivational talk is normally 45 minutes long. Good to see smart goals trotted out again as the answer to everything.

I imagine it involves lots of therapy, self reflection, at least 12 Buddhist monks and a daily 45km hike through the back lands of Patagonia. These are getting a bit random LI, you trolling us now?!

Para manter a motiva??o em projetos de palestras motivacionais a longo prazo, é útil definir metas claras, variar o conteúdo para evitar monotonia e buscar feedback positivo para alimentar seu entusiasmo. Além disso, lembre-se do impacto positivo que suas palestras podem ter na vida das pessoas.

I feel that when you are delivering a motivational speech or seminar, the best thing is to remember who all are getting benefitted by your speech. Once you really understand the scope of impact i am sure nothing will ever tire you. You will automatically gain the required energy to sustain for longer period.

I am with Sharon - what on earth is a long term motivational speaking project? I think this is AI gone wrong - I haven’t ever done a motivational talk longer than 20 to 30 mins