“Most folks are about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” This sounds as if it could be an NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming) expression but it’s a quote from Abraham Lincoln. I guess much is not new, it’s just repackaged! Still a great quote.
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Tag Archives: Fear
Lessons in motivation ca. 1570
Speaking of Ascham, reminded me something that has long been a gripe of mine. Why is it that so many seem to think that fear is the best way to motivate? I read recently that research into the behaviour of managers, shows that one third are, “Too afraid to be off ill”. Apart from being [...]
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February 19, 2011
