3B: The Motivation Train

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One task that is very easy for me to do is dance. I have danced for about 13 years of my life, and I find it very enjoyable. I've danced at two different studios and loved every second of it. My favorite type of dance is jazz and hip hop. Last year I danced Monday and Wednesday nights, and never really complained about going because it was something that I loved to do. And although Wednesday night class was from 8:00 to 9:30pm, I got through it knowing that when my class got done I would have more experience with dance and be excited to go back for more next week.

I was highly motivated by it because at the end of the year we had an annual recital, and obviously I wanted my dances to be perfect for it. Our classes would practice over and over and myself would go home and practice the dances and especially the parts I needed work on. I never really had to tell myself to practice, it was something that I wanted to do. I believe I had an intrinsic motivation toward dance because it was personally rewarding for myself, knowing that I would become a better dancer.

Although last year was my last year at the studio, I still dance for enjoyment and will always have a love for dance. I believe this experience can help me learn that if I really want something, such as to get a dance routine down cold, that I had to work for it. I can apply this to my college education and my future by trying to have an intrinsic motivation for my college education knowing that my future will become better and what I want it to become. I will want to try to channel my energy into my academics, career AND future because I know that in the end, the best reward will be knowing that I made something out of my hard work and motivation. I will be a smarter and more educated person and be very successful in my future.