A Success Journey - The Power of Internal Motivation
The Power of Internal Motivation: Funke Akindele as a Case Study.
Omo Ghetto : The Saga (2020) - ₦636m
Battle on Buka Street (2022) - ₦668m
A Tribe called Judah (2023) - ₦1bn+
One of the news articles making waves on the internet is about Funke Akindele's movie, A Tribe Called Judah, raking in over 1 billion naira since its release. Comparing the successes of her previous movies, you can see each new film beating the record set by the previous. Now, why am I saying this? You are in a competition with yourself, not someone else. While Funke Akindele's box office success with A Tribe Called Judah is truly remarkable, surpassing even her previous record-breaking Omo Ghetto: The Saga and Battle on Buka Street, it's a testament to more than just talent and hard work.
I admire her ability to connect with Nigerians and consistently push her own boundaries. But my focus here is the fact that she is in a competition with herself. It's not about comparing herself to other actors or filmmakers; it's about pushing her own creative limits and constantly striving to outdo herself. And I've observed that, when done in a healthy way, internal competition can be a powerful motivator for creative growth and innovation. In his book, Imitation is Limitation, John Mason emphasizes the idea that imitating others and their successes can actually hinder our own personal growth and limit our potential.
He argues that everyone should strive to be original and authentic, rather than trying to copy someone else's path. This is because each of us has unique talents and abilities, and we should focus on developing and using those gifts to create our own success story. Funke Akindele's recent success serves as an inspiration to everyone of us, proving that continuous improvement and self-competition can lead to massive achievements. I will not be surprised if her next movie breaks the record set by A Tribe Called Judah. That's the power of internal motivation.
