Sometime I innately feel to do something for scientific community, for the well being of society by my continuous research activities, but nowhere finding the supports,resources or environment to even imagine that in my surrounding. Thus, how I myself create such a environment so that I can always work with utmost motivations?
Dear Haque,
I understand your situation well. It is a common problem in most developing and under-developed countries. I think, in this case, we consider to change things, if we can. One choice could be moving to another institution if possible. Also, since it is not possible to do big changes alone, it could be wise to find a research problem that could require small budgets and try to concentrate on it. Some quotes:
- If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. M.Angelou
- To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. W.Churchill
- The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. C.Kettering
Best wishes,
Muharrem Keskin
The best supervisor I ever had suggested, when we were in the midst of a very chaotic organization, that I should 'find a problem that needs to be solved, and then solve it.' I always enjoyed doing that, though circumstances change as to when that might even be allowed, or to what extent, and diplomacy is often very important while working in cooperation with others.
Thank you, James R Knaub
However, I didn't get from your answer how the energy/ motivation you got while your surrounding never-ever thinks such way. And thus, how to think differently? How to create that environment at inner self to think out of BOX.
Dear Haque,
I understand your situation well. It is a common problem in most developing and under-developed countries. I think, in this case, we consider to change things, if we can. One choice could be moving to another institution if possible. Also, since it is not possible to do big changes alone, it could be wise to find a research problem that could require small budgets and try to concentrate on it. Some quotes:
- If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. M.Angelou
- To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often. W.Churchill
- The world hates change, yet it is the only thing that has brought progress. C.Kettering
Best wishes,
Muharrem Keskin
Dear Muharrem Keskin
Thank for your answer in motivational perspective. To do anything self motivation is very much important and self changing of surrounding as well accordingly.
Dear Haque,
Dr Degtyareva runs courses for people in your and my situation. See: http://mailchi.mp/olgadegtyareva/how-to-achieve-your-goals-faster-2671717?e=9d263155be
If you take her course then you do have to pay, but her blog is free http://www.olgadegtyareva.com/#
This guy, Hal Elrod, provides inspirational blogs for free: http://halelrod.com/interactive-mindfulness-practice-improv-hq/
Dedication and committment from your side plays important role in accomplishing research.
Thank you , Alastair Bain McDonald fro sharing your helpful link.
Focus your researches on things that directly affect you once in a while. You should also attempt diversifying so you don't get bored with doing things that are not much different.
Motivation is an inner capability. You can also try to bring attention to your research field by organizing seminars or meetings.
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