Lol, guys I was being funny with the Osteen clip, but in all seriousness now.
Motivation is just the desire to do something, but everyone should truly examine and question their motivation to confirm it lines up with reality. Just because you are motivated to do something doesn't mean you should do it or continue to do it, and just because you aren't motivated to do something doesn't mean that your motivation can't change in 5 minutes.
For example, being hungry motivates people to eat, but if you don't control your hunger you can easily overeat leading to weight issues and other health problems. Being poor motivates people to steal, but if you don't control your desire to steal you could end up shot, dead, in prison, or a combination (eventually) of all three.
If you are motivated to pass the CPA Exam, but can't seem to “find the time” to study, can't seem to “comprehend” all of the concepts, and are on your 17th attempt to pass a section….maybe you should check your motivation at the door and eliminate it.
On the other hand, if you are good at studying independently, can grasp the concepts and manage your schedule efficiently (work, social life, preparation, etc), and you DON'T have the desire to sit for the exam, maybe you should consider the monetary benefits of taking an exam in which you CAN pass, and thus will add to your pocketbook. In this case, the desire to acquire more money becomes the motivation.
In other words, being positive is just as bad as being negative, I think people should seek to be objective only, and allow the actual reality and truth of your situation to dictate your decisions.
* State of MA CPA Exam Candidate
- BEC: Sunday, August 24th
- FAR: Saturday, November 29th
- AUD: TBA for February 2015
- REG: TBA for May 2015