I am preparing a lecture that shows the connection between motivation
and success. I am in need of material, both anecdotal and
statistical/studies that show the link. I don't need a formal study,
just simple "motivational stuff" that is often used by the
motivational speakers...

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Clarification of Question by proffesor-ga on 13 Nov 2005 02:35 PST

-Meaning, stories where people who were motivated went on to
accomplish amazing results, and the oppistiite talented people who
because of lack of motivation accomplished little... Studies that show
these types of corelations.... in general materail that helps show
that motivation is one of the keys to success

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Request for Question Clarification by pafalafa-ga on 13 Nov 2005 04:53 PST

Have you seen this recent issue of Time?


http://www.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,1101051114,00.html


I haven't read through it myself, but it seems likely to have a lot of
the type of material you're looking for.  Perhaps a researcher here
can pull out the salient bits for you.

pafalafa-ga

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Clarification of Question by proffesor-ga on 13 Nov 2005 14:16 PST

I went to that article, It is interesting but not quite what I am
looking for. My contention is that motivation is a force that can
propel a person to exceed their bounds. I am looking for andecdotes
that illustrate this point

Some of the material in these answers may be helpful:

http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=432155

http://www.answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=516179

Read the Dyson story I think its called "Against the odds"  or
"against all odds" Also the Richard Branson story "losing my
virginity" There are some great quotes and both are good stories.