Saturday, October 13, 2007

Running on Empty


The Zone. And no, I am not talking about the diet. I'm talking about the zone where your mental acuity is at its sharpest and basic functions seem to go on auto-pilot. It's downright amazing what a person can accomplish while in the zone, but why can't we get there more frequently? After all, it is rare that a person would choose to underperform.


I might peg this phenomenon on necessity considering that it almost always occurs when one is put into a "fight or flight" scenario. But what about in situations of pleasure. When someone truly enjoys what they are doing, we will often view them as being consumed by their craft hobby or work. Might they just be in a positively induced zone?


It's kind of nice when you think about it. Too often we are motivated by negative triggers. As a resolution, make it your goal to get just as wrapped up in the things you enjoy as the things you do as required. This may just be the secret to pulling an attitudinal 180.

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