Many say that motivation comes from the outside while inspiration is an inner “job”. I no longer see it that way. What do you think? I believe that it does not matter what you do or whether you work for yourself or someone else. It is actually you and your attitude that matters most. Unless you have your inner drive and desire to achieve your goals and do a great job, even the greatest motivating factors of the greatest company in the world will not work. Motivating tools wear off over time.

True inspiration can be often found much closer than we think. In recent years, many people have been turning their heads towards renowned personalities looking for inspiration, for guidance.

As far as I remember I always wanted to fit in but never quite managed. “The need for acceptance is a basic human instinct – although some value it more than others.”, says psychiatrist Joanna Cannon. Yes, it is safer being part of the crowd but I would argue that if we are in the bulky part of the Gauss curve we may be achieving only average results. Through Adam Grant’s research for his book “Originals” I finally …

“Why is it that some people achieve great things and some fail miserably doing the same things the same way? How is it possible when their WHATs and HOWs are the same? “