" Do not let your fire go out, spark by irreplaceable spark, in the hopeless swamps of the approximate, the not-quite, the not-yet, the not-at-all. Do not let the hero in your soul perish, in lonely frustration for the life you deserved, but have never been able to reach. Check your road and the nature of your battle. The world you desired can be won. It exists, it is real, it is possible, it is...
Tag: Personal Development
Rethinking Motivation
Beyond Rewards and Punishments Pay people enough to take the issue of money off the table. So pay people enough to take money off the table so they aren't thinking about money, but rather the task/work at hand. Three Factors for Better Performance Join the Conversation Which of these three factors—autonomy, mastery, or purpose—motivates you the most in your work? Have you experienced the limitations of traditional reward systems?
The Bluebird in My Heart
Reflections on Charles Bukowski's Raw Honesty - Charles Bukowski Literary Analysis About the Poet Charles Bukowski was an American poet, novelist, and short-story writer known for his gritty, unfiltered portrayal of life's hardships. His writing often explored themes of alcoholism, dysfunctional relationships, the drudgery of work, and the hardships of urban living. Despite his tough exterior and often cynical outlook, poems like "Bluebird" reveal a surprising vulnerability beneath the surface. This contrast between his public...
How To Keep Your Business Mojo
Understanding the four ingredients of professional Mojo and how to avoid killing it Marshall Goldsmith's book explores how to find and maintain your professional Mojo Marshall Goldsmith wrote Mojo: How to Get It, How to Keep It, How to Get It Back if You Lose It and in his book, he says that four ingredients need to be combined in order for you to have great Mojo: The Four Essential Ingredients of Mojo 1. Identity:...
The Power of Saving: A Penny Saved Is a Penny Earned
It's not about how much you make, but how much you keep We've all heard the saying "a penny saved is a penny earned" but I don't think too many people really stop and think about that. I read this and thought how true it is. Make smart decisions in life, everyone. I've tried my best...sometimes it is easier said than done and life throws you a few curveballs to set you back. If I've...
Seize the Day: Creating Moments Worth Remembering
Measuring life not in years, but in moments that matter Don't let life pass you by, try and savor the special moments in life. I am 11,588 days old, and you may have had more or less days on Earth than myself. When you look back at your life thus far, how many special moments come to mind? If you are struggling to think of something, you may want to alter how you are living...