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Polynikes wrote:From what I gather... A career in the Marines is something you've got to really f*cking want. Your motivation shouldn't really be much of an issue. I know mine isn't.

I agree with this guy, wanting to be in the Royal Marines should be more than enough motivation.

you need more motvation than the pride,honour,privelage to be leading some of the finest men known to mankind!. There are a few music videos on you tube but that thought alone should be enough

I know the motovation has to come from within me and this is something i seriously want but i was just asking for help and ideas.

Any potential Officer should have motivation coming out of his ears and should not need to ask people how to achieve it. If you are having any doubts what so ever then I suggest you take a long hard look at your future as an officer in any of the Armed Forces.

Because you will be leading a group of highly motivated guys who will take a dim view of any officer who lacks motivation and self confidence. The average Bootneck or indeed Squaddy/Crabfat/Matelot can soon suss out an officer who seems to be all at sea.

And the said officer will have a torrid time to say the least. If your men don't respect you then stand by for a request from your CO for you to apply for the termination of your commission ASAP. It happens quite a lot. My first Troop Lt was a total waste of space when I was in Alfa Coy 40CDORM. He left after just nine months and went on to become a Vicar which I presume was more to his liking.

Artist

Artist,
Question for you mate,

Iv not really looked into the Officer application/terms side of things as I'm not joining as an officer.

But, I know when we sign up as a commando/regular bootneck its for 4 or something years.
Does an officer not have a minimum he must serve either??? (just referring to that officer that left after the 9 months)


Cheers,
Jock

Cheers Artist, i understand what you are saying; i know this is a massive commitment and something i shouldn't take too lightly. Trust me when i say i am not 'deluded' i know it requires hard work and determination, i was just asking how i can motivate myself. I probably asked a silly question and gave a wrong account of myself.

Apologies

Yea whats with the Tesco bashing? I export apples over there! thats how I'm affording to move over, so buy them damn apples!!

On another note, I have never had to really find something to motivated me. I just think of how much I want to succeed and the horifying thought of failure.

Cheers

Jock wrote:Artist,
Question for you mate,
Does an officer not have a minimum he must serve either??? (just referring to that officer that left after the 9 months)
Cheers,
Jock

An officer can be asked to resign if he is considered to be below par by his superiors. Whilst other ranks get what is known as SNLR Services no longer required. In both cases it is normally done to save embarassment for both the Corp and the person binned.

Artist

davidemmerson wrote:Cheers Artist, i understand what you are saying; i know this is a massive commitment and something i shouldn't take too lightly. Trust me when i say i am not 'deluded' i know it requires hard work and determination, i was just asking how i can motivate myself. I probably asked a silly question and gave a wrong account of myself.

Apologies

No problems.

Artist

Artist wrote:

Jock wrote:Artist,
Question for you mate,
Does an officer not have a minimum he must serve either??? (just referring to that officer that left after the 9 months)
Cheers,
Jock

An officer can be asked to resign if he is considered to be below par by his superiors. Whilst other ranks get what is known as SNLR Services no longer required. In both cases it is normally done to save embarassment for both the Corp and the person binned.

Artist

Ahhh, cheers mate.

Jock

Hey,

I'm new to the forum and have just applied for the Royal Marines.

I think that if you wake up and its cold and wet and you dont want to go for a run (lets face it we've all been there) you just need to remind yourself why you want to join and you will be jumping out of bed thinking what was the problem in the first place.

Matt.

Jock,

Four years, no. 22 year open engagement in the Corps. Three years after joining you can put in your 12 month notice, so four year minimum.

Love you,
xxx

PS. Where's the drunk smiley gone?

People say that envisioning success is a good way to motivate yourself, but I think I may have it *rse over t*t as so far throughout my life, the biggest motivator for me has always been the thought of failing i.e. I hate the bitter taste of failure so much that I push myself to succeed so that I never have to experience it.

Two sides of the same coin I suppose.

Same as glass empty or glass full, you look at worst possible scenario and try to avoid it, a lot of people look at the best and try to reach it (as far as motivation goes)