motivation
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Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God.…
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Article on Solitude and Leadership
Article on Solitude and Leadership Amazingly subtle article (adaptes from a speech) that reminds us to think about personal leadership and importance of solitude, real friendship and standing your ground. A definite must read.
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Words of George Mallory
I just stumbled on this book called “Everest – The West Ridge” which details, with beautiful illustrations, “American Mount Everest Expedition” of 1963. Among many quotes and beautiful photos I found a quote that really resonated with me. The quote below is thus far the best attempt I’ve seen to explain why humans climb the…
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Another one. Amazing drawing skills of the person illustrating the speech. Such a cool way to hold viewer’s attention on quite a monotonous video. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
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Informative video about motivation. Refutes some old assumptions and helps to understand what drives people. Myth: monetary rewards work. The bigger the reward, the more the subject will be motivated to perform. True only in non-creative, monotonous tasks. FALSE for any creative work. Takeaway: how to motivate people Prerequisite: Pay people enough to take $$$$ issue…
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Hinterstoisser Traverse & Death Bivouac
March 6 2010: Just watched NORTH FACE, a movie about two German climbers, Andreas Hinterstoisser and Toni Kurz, attempt to summit Eiger’s North Face. All drama and love aside, it was a very brutal and exposing reality of climbing a mountain in terrible weather conditions. Watching this film brought back the question which I’ve tried to answer many times: why…
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I must share this because its simple and inspiring. (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)
