Sunday, May 30, 2010

What Makes Us Work Really Well?



Here's a video explaining what is needed for workers to work really well.  Here's the gist. There are 3 factors that lead to better performance and personal satisfaction:
1. Autonomy - the desire to be self-directed.
2. Mastery - the urge to get better at stuff.
3. Purpose - the thing that gets you up in the morning and puts you to work.

Related reading(s):
Why We Do What We Do: Understanding Self-Motivation  Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us  Motivation: Theory, Research, and Applications (with InfoTrac)

Saturday, May 22, 2010

A Real Genius

I found this video about Daniel Tammet.  He can visualize numbers, do unbelievable numerical calculations, has great memory, and can learn a new language in a week! All that with apparently no disabilities.  I'm totally amazed and a tad jealous! This video is a must-watch.



Here are some of Daniel's work:
Born On A Blue Day: Inside the Extraordinary Mind of an Autistic Savant Embracing the Wide Sky: A Tour Across the Horizons of the Mind

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

BB Brunes et moi

I find myself lately listening often to French pop-rock band BB Brunes. Thought I might share this one: "La La Love You".



Hope you liked it!

Related links:
Blonde Comme Moi Nico Teen Love