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Episode 1346:
Discover how Joel from 5AMJoel.com transformed rejection into self-motivation and leadership. Joel's candid storytelling reveals the pivotal changes he made after a career setback, highlighting the importance of self-motivation in professional success and personal growth.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://5amjoel.com/motivation/
Quotes to ponder:
"Nobody should depend on others for motivation. What if it’s not there one day?"
"When sad people are surrounded by happy people, they can get even sadder."
"Motivating others isn’t my primary goal, it’s an awesome side effect of being a self-motivated individual."
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Episode 1345:
Laura Stack's article "The Perfect World: Helping Your Team Understand and Commit to Team Goals" explores the ideal and the real dynamics of team management. Laura describes how the best team scenarios involve clear goal communication, shared understanding, and a participatory approach in goal setting, contrasting it with common challenges like lack of alignment and resistance to change. She suggests practical steps for team members to actively engage in aligning and achieving team goals.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://theproductivitypro.com/blog/2015/10/the-perfect-world-helping-your-team-understand-and-commit-to-team-goals/
Quotes to ponder:
"Discipline is the bridge between goals and accomplishment." - Jim Rohn
"In a perfect world, everyone on the team would automatically grasp the team goals, understand instinctively why they mattered, and how to move forward with them both as individuals and as a team."
"In the real world, sometimes a team member has to quietly take charge, pull things together, and move the team forward in spite of itself."
Episode references:
Good to Great" by Jim Collins: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Great-Some-Companies-Others/dp/0066620996
The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle: https://www.amazon.com/Power-Now-Guide-Spiritual-Enlightenment/dp/1577314808
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Episode 1344:
Carl Pullein highlights the pitfalls of Silicon Valley's grueling work culture in his article, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. Pullein underscores the necessity for meaningful personal development and health preservation, warning against the dangers of letting work consume life. He advocates for the development of healthy habits, adequate rest, and prioritizing personal relationships over professional gains.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.carlpullein.com/blog/why-your-work-life-should-never-be-built-on-the-silicon-valley-model/31/7/2019
Quotes to ponder:
"Work is something we need to keep us mentally healthy. It gives us a purpose and a reason to get out of bed in the morning."
"Our creative ideas do not come from sitting in front of a computer screen twenty hours a day dealing with the same issues."
"You will never improve your skills doing the same stuff every day over long periods."
Episode references:
Lab Rats: How Silicon Valley Made Work Miserable for the Rest of Us by Dan Lyons: https://www.amazon.com/Lab-Rats-Silicon-Valley-Miserable/dp/031656186X
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Episode 1343:
In "Create a Stable Life, not a Stable Job" by Tynan, the author dismantles the antiquated notion of job stability and advocates for a holistic approach to life that ensures resilience and flexibility. By minimizing financial obligations and building robust personal and emotional foundations, Tynan illustrates how we can thrive amidst the uncertainties of modern work landscapes.
Read along with the original article(s) here: http://tynan.com/stable
Quotes to ponder:
"You can’t control the stability of your job, but you can control the stability of many other factors in your life."
"Create a life where it doesn’t matter if your job is stable or not."
"If you have good enough shocks, you can’t feel bumps in the road."
Episode references:
Awareness by Tony de Mello: https://www.amazon.com/Awareness-Opportunities-Reality-Anthony-Mello/dp/0385249373
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