Comments on: Flow, Your Ego and Your Career http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/ Wed, 16 May 2012 13:25:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Patience Mawoni http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-24798 Patience Mawoni Mon, 08 Aug 2011 11:47:39 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-24798 I was very much encouraged by the article. I never realised I was lacking something which was crucial to my life. I was very much encouraged by the article. I never realised I was lacking something which was crucial to my life.

]]> By: zubairulhassan http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-24732 zubairulhassan Sun, 07 Aug 2011 02:10:32 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-24732 thought provoking lesson thought provoking lesson

]]> By: Patricia Boyes http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-16172 Patricia Boyes Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:16:04 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-16172 A very thought provoking article - I have also been reading about the power of "flow" in Joseph Campbell's "The Power of Myth" and in the "Tao Te Ching". A very thought provoking article – I have also been reading about the power of “flow” in Joseph Campbell’s “The Power of Myth” and in the “Tao Te Ching”.

]]> By: Tom Elgin http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-16152 Tom Elgin Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:10:18 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-16152 Agree, Harrison. And agree that the key is NOT being the job, but being ONE with the job, as you write. Problem. Eaiser said than done. Something I fought all my life, and always fought when in the traditional b-to-b corporate sales world in some very high level sales positions. That is, this notion that I could elevate my status by how I or (my colleagues and I)viewed others. While I got better at(NOT doing this) over time, helped along by Martial Arts study of the last 17 years, I fought it right up until the time I transitioned from the "sales world" into my acting career of today (which is supported by many (societally regarded) humbler jobs including but not limited to (your) famous "day labor" references...). One thing I would say though...While I am not a victim to anything, I DO feel the Western emphasis on Corporate status is a huge contributor to this "ego block" of the flow....to which you speak....But I had a kid, at 3 years old, tear the spark plug wires off my new toy tractor, so I know what you're talking about, with the Tonka toy. best, Tom E. Agree, Harrison. And agree that the key is NOT being the job, but being ONE with the job, as you write. Problem. Eaiser said than done. Something I fought all my life, and always fought when in the traditional b-to-b corporate sales world in some very high level sales positions. That is, this notion that I could elevate my status by how I or (my colleagues and I)viewed others. While I got better at(NOT doing this) over time, helped along by Martial Arts study of the last 17 years, I fought it right up until the time I transitioned from the “sales world” into my acting career of today (which is supported by many (societally regarded) humbler jobs including but not limited to (your) famous “day labor” references…). One thing I would say though…While I am not a victim to anything, I DO feel the Western emphasis on Corporate status is a huge contributor to this “ego block” of the flow….to which you speak….But I had a kid, at 3 years old, tear the spark plug wires off my new toy tractor, so I know what you’re talking about, with the Tonka toy. best, Tom E.

]]> By: Mary Kay Grant http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-16149 Mary Kay Grant Sun, 13 Feb 2011 22:32:24 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-16149 I really liked reading, "Flow, Your Ego and Your Career." It was well written and describes what directs so much of our behavior, in the work world, as well as our daily lives. Recently, I read a newspaper article that described how America is the most depressed nation on the earth, and many rely on antidepressants, to cope with the "rat race." One day, I hope our nation will move to a 30-35 hour work week. It seems that so many people have out of balance lives: workaholics with much money, but no time to enjoy spending it, and relationships that suffer, due to neglect. I am taking a Spanish class, with an Engineer from England, and the Teacher is from Columbia. They both say that Americans do not really enjoy life, until they retire, and that their countries aren't as driven to workaholism. They say Americans view their countries as lazy, but believe that a shorter work week makes them more fresh and focused, for their work. The teacher was offered a lucrative job, in the media, but it would be 12 hour work days. He was the Spanish Editor for the Chronicle, for several years. He and his wife, a librarian, like to travel, have many hobbies, so he turned down the job, because he did not want to give up so much time. This couple prefers to live on less, do jobs they enjoy, and have more control over their time. Your article aptly states how we keep wanting more possessions, titles, prestige, etc. and yet inner satisfaction never arrives, for many people. Perhaps our American lives could be enriched, by examining how other sophisticated countries handle work life, and adopting some of their customs. Mary Kay I really liked reading, “Flow, Your Ego and Your Career.” It was well written and describes what directs so much of our behavior, in the work world, as well as our daily lives. Recently, I read a newspaper article that described how America is the most depressed nation on the earth, and many rely on antidepressants, to cope with the “rat race.” One day, I hope our nation will move to a 30-35 hour work week. It seems that so many people have out of balance lives: workaholics with much money, but no time to enjoy spending it, and relationships that suffer, due to neglect. I am taking a Spanish class, with an Engineer from England, and the Teacher is from Columbia. They both say that Americans do not really enjoy life, until they retire, and that their countries aren’t as driven to workaholism. They say Americans view their countries as lazy, but believe that a shorter work week makes them more fresh and focused, for their work. The teacher was offered a lucrative job, in the media, but it would be 12 hour work days. He was the Spanish Editor for the Chronicle, for several years. He and his wife, a librarian, like to travel, have many hobbies, so he turned down the job, because he did not want to give up so much time. This couple prefers to live on less, do jobs they enjoy, and have more control over their time. Your article aptly states how we keep wanting more possessions, titles, prestige, etc. and yet inner satisfaction never arrives, for many people. Perhaps our American lives could be enriched, by examining how other sophisticated countries handle work life, and adopting some of their customs. Mary Kay

]]> By: Peggy Romano http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-16092 Peggy Romano Sat, 12 Feb 2011 21:44:55 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-16092 Harrison, You hit the nail on the head with this article! I haven't read the other articles you've written yet so I don't know if you offer tools for "releasing" one's self from the traps of our egos. I have some tools I use for things such as this but still have periods of time when I am NOT in the flow. If we pay attention, our bodies and minds tell us when we are in these states of discord with ourselves. Peggy Harrison,

You hit the nail on the head with this article! I haven’t read the other articles you’ve written yet so I don’t know if you offer tools for “releasing” one’s self from the traps of our egos. I have some tools I use for things such as this but still have periods of time when I am NOT in the flow. If we pay attention, our bodies and minds tell us when we are in these states of discord with ourselves.

Peggy

]]> By: Jason http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-3162 Jason Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:26:45 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-3162 I visit your site daily.... and I was wondering if you are ever going to put up a picture of a male discovering thier dream job; instead of a good looking female everyday? Seems to me a bit sexist that every single day I see a good looking female in all the pictures, and never have I seen a male. I visit your site daily…. and I was wondering if you are ever going to put up a picture of a male discovering thier dream job; instead of a good looking female everyday? Seems to me a bit sexist that every single day I see a good looking female in all the pictures, and never have I seen a male.

]]> By: Gonzalo http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/flow-your-ego-and-your-career/#comment-3115 Gonzalo Tue, 24 Mar 2009 23:05:54 +0000 http://www.aharrisonbarnes.com/?p=2556#comment-3115 The strongest man in the world is the man who stands most alone. Henrik Ibsen, An Enemy of the People. The strongest man in the world is the man who stands most alone. Henrik Ibsen, An Enemy of the People.

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