MOTIVATION--HOW DOES IT WORK? Once you understand the principle that motivates the motivator, you can proceed to
achieve your goal and can motivate others too.
Your internal motivation is your drive and attitude. It is contagious. Attitude is the key to
getting the response you want from others. How does a person stay motivated and
focused? One important tool that has been used by athletes for a long time is called auto-
suggestion. Auto suggestions are positive statements made in the present tense and
repeated regularly. In other words it is positive self-talk.
Motivation is classified into two types: external and internal.