Successful sports teams are more than just sports teams - they are a part of the community. Successful sports teams are driven by genuine relationships and relentless communication? How well are those two characteristics represented in the various organizations, departments, and hierarchies in which we work? Successful sports teams are joined by another kind of champion, such as a strong city mayor who is leading the charge toward urban greening.

Individuals need a high motivation level to excel in their work. High motivation level facilitates the achievement of desired results. Individuals can also be motivated by competition. That’s because we gain a certain amount of satisfaction by comparing our performance to that of others.

Motivation is the internal fire which allows each of us to ascend to something we have yet to achieve. For university students, a goal to graduate provides one of the first destinations as we journey down the academic road toward fulfillment of our degree. Motivation is the foundation of virtually any success.