“Intrinsically motivated” “Self motivated” “Self starter” I’ve seen these terms used mostly in the context of interviewing and looking for a job. As one might expect, it’s good to be seen by a future employer as someone who is motivated
Rest and Recovery
Why do we sleep? In an increasingly complex and busy world, lying in bed seems like an awful waste of time. Further, why do we dream? If sleep is time for us to “turn off,” why do our brains stay
Passion
Passion is one of the subjects I think about the most. I see examples every day. The young professional who plays with the dream of becoming an inventor and artist (http://snaketies.com/), the father, who mid-career starts a rock-and-roll band (http://www.youtube.com/user/thegratefuls),