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Seth Godin: Lead With Purpose, Create With Intention, and Inspire Change
Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais
Complexity of Personal Motivations and Philosophies
Philosophy and personal motivations are intricate and elusive, often defying simplified explanations in words or mission statements. Emotions precede words, making it challenging to encapsulate deep feelings into labels or sentences. Personal drive is derived from complex factors like status, affiliation, fear, safety, and meaning which are more akin to colors than words. Attempts to articulate fears, dreams, and motivations in clever sentences can lead to stagnation by immobilizing the raw, dynamic essence of these emotions. Despite lengthy experience, the driving forces behind individual actions and choices remain multifaceted and constantly evolving. There is no easy way to concisely define personal philosophies, as they take on various forms and adapt over time.
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