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to Tom Talks list Mediocrity, Apathy and Conformity It doesn’t take a cynic to believe that most organizations have an over-supply of all of these qualities. Those who have tried their hand at motivating a kid, an employee or even themselves know that the attempts little more than a waste of time. Then, why do companies spend so much money each year on “motivational” activities and programs? If you’ve ever wondered about that, there’s a website you may want to visit, despair.com. It’s the brainchild of E.L. Kersten, Ph.D. of Austin, Texas, the publisher of what he blatantly calls “demotivational” materials. There’s more than a sense of humor with what Dr. Kersten is up to at Despair, Inc. In fact, he seems quite serious. One of his most popular items (you can see it on the website) may just capture the hearts and imaginations of many a frustrated business owner and manager. It’s known (affectionately, we assume) as the “get to work” poster. It depicts a crew team rowing in the fog with the caption, “You aren’t being paid to believe in the power of your dreams.” A friend has expressed the same thought a little differently. “By age 11, I had figured out the most important truths of life,” he says. “It’s simply this: the grass doesn’t cut itself.” Maybe we need to forget about getting motivated and just get out there and cut the grass. Tom is president of Mosinee Insurance Agency, Inc. 715-693-2100; tomh@mosineeins.com Back to Tom Talks list |
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