Okay so I had this big idea about Napoleon and how he was some great leader that became emperor of France… but then I remembered a lot of people had to die for that title … so maybe not the best metaphor. What I did want to say is I have had a hard time finding something to believe is worth working harder for… something beyond a bottom line. My job demands me to be different, but follow everyone else ??? I don’t get it. If I am going to work hard for something, what is my motivation? Money…? Respect…? Self Satisfaction…?
Hmmmm…. good question, well I would say money is a good motivator… I mean all the bills and student loans; it would be good to pay them on time right? So work harder and someone will notice and give me a raise? Nah… Fuck that…. find a new place that will pay you more money, problem solved.
Then what about respect, that must be a motivator right, hmmmm, do I care what others think about me? Well since I am a designer I put myself out to be seen constantly, and everyone has an opinion…. everyone. Follow the “style guide” and make happy 2.0 gradients tell they go out of style, problem solved.
Okay then it must be the Self Satisfaction right… I mean you most motivate yourself? Well at one point in time I did, then I felt guilty… people told me I was dirty and then the guilt thing again, so I learned to motivate myself and not tell others in fear of judgment. I learned this is just an American thing, and its cool in Europe… so I am moving to France, problem solved.
Hey is that any way to kick a kitten … let me show you how it’s done.
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