In Western society, we are conditioned to believe that ambition requires obsession. We tie our worth to promotions, metrics, and shareholder value, turning our careers into our entire identity. By exploring the concept of non-attachment, this post reveals how to play the corporate game fiercely while remaining entirely detached from the final result. Discover why separating your identity from the outcome makes you a more precise, formidable professional. READ MORE
Tag: Act IV: Foundational Elements
The Useful Servant, The Dangerous Master
We kick off Act IV by exploring the fine line between corporate ambition and Zen philosophy. In the Western world, distinguishing yourself from the team is vital for raises and promotions. By looking at real world examples of metric based metrics and high performance, we explore how to wield the ego as a temporary tool to get the job done and exactly how to put it back in the box when the workday ends. READ MORE