swishism

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Can we truly be satisfied with a goal that costs us nothing in return?

To create something of value, you have to contribute a big chunk of  resources you value–even some you don’t yet control.  I’m meditating on this at the moment with postcards like this one that I’ve sellotaped to to the ceiling above my bed.

It is satisfied to have
the last word
as I tumble into ravines
of rest.
When I awake it is there, beginning
to branch out from a hidden vine,
stretching into the deep
fetching me
up.

swishism entry goethe, hunger, risk, sacrifice

Say this to yourself like a coach would say it to a pro-athlete,  like Mick would have said it to Rock, after he fell off, turned soft and started doing commercials whilst sparring.

Or swap the fiery irish accent for a stirring Chicagoan admonition from the Commander-in-chief (see clip below).  Just stay hungry.

Inspired by Dan Pink’s post on hunger

swishism entry discipline, hunger, mentor-mentee