Penelope Trunk

SEPTEMBER 29, 2010

If someone does something just to say they did it (like running a marathon or climbing the Great Wall of China), but didn't enjoy the actual experience of having done it or the accomplishment itself, it was probably a waste of time.

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Penelope Trunk

AUGUST 23, 2010

And, look, I’m accomplishing numbers one and three from my list right here. And sure, your alienation and that frustrating loss of direction and motivation hurts just as much physical pain does, and gets in the way of better intentions. So my blog there is called Free Beer. And so I agree with Amy Parmenter.

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Penelope Trunk

JULY 9, 2010

-Dave Posted by Dave on July 9, 2010 at 8:40 pm | permalink | Reply Perhaps it seems that he is choosing an interesting life over happiness with friends and family that he has grown up with… but without a sense of continued personal accomplishment he would ultimately be unhappy if he didn't move on. I think I agree.

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 16, 2010

Even if I manage to do that, I will not feel like I have accomplished something important today. And then, when it turns out that it really does mean sleep inducing I didn’t feel accomplished. Once you are drama free, you could actually focus on accomplishing more goals. Who puts a word like that in a picture caption?

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Penelope Trunk

MARCH 9, 2010

By the time you're close, you are so motivated to get there that it doesn't feel like work at all. When we see the big triumph its easy to get all motivated, but small things are which we need to keep on doing inspite of them being the most difficult to do. So I wrote that. And then I felt bad. So I tried to give an example.

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Penelope Trunk

NOVEMBER 24, 2009

I am completely unable to accomplish office politics and definite limit my time with other people for the reasons listed above. A lot of us spend way too much time trying to mind-read to figure out what motivates the crazy normal people around us…which is distracting and depressing. Our openness can help to educate the masses.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 13, 2010

If you inspire someone to do a good job you've internally motivated them and they'll likely exceed your expectations. If you order someone to do a good job, they likely will (if they're capable) but do no more, being externally motivated. Leading is about inspiring, not ordering. Everything has been handed to them.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 29, 2009

It's really dangerous to think there are vastly different motivators in the non-profit world. You'll notice that in the for-profit world, in the new workplace, money is not a key motivator. I'd like to add one idea from a mentor of mine, who led big organizations in both sectors. Salesforce.com rocks!

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 11, 2009

If I don't, and don't get those endorphins, then my whole schedule is off, and I get nothing accomplished, not to mention I am a miserable grouch! I consider showering, dressing and going to work BIG accomplishments during heartbreak. Maybe you could learn to be good at that and I will follow you. :) Great great post.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 22, 2009

That is the only way we get to our goals, the only way the tortoise beats the hare in the race, the only way that we can look back and be so proud of our accomplishments. You've accomplished a lot. You are trying to motivate people to do the impossible and some "genius" is pulling the carpet out from under you.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 11, 2010

" I think a lot of writers start out with essentially selfish motives (I know I did), which is a fine or at least okay way to start out; but if you want anyone else to actually read what you write, much less to pay for the privilege, your writing obviously has to give them something they want. I had 3 artists commit quick suicides.

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Penelope Trunk

MAY 30, 2010

Penelope, your true and accomplished voice at this time is writing. thanks for all your inspiration and motivation. Things can get complicated when changes happen and we lose all the control of something that we previously enjoyed. I'm thinking specifically writing vs. webinars.

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 18, 2009

Now, all miscarriages and rigmarole aside, and i know it's exciting to build a real business from an idea, and to accomplish your life mission and all, but what i'd really like to know, is what makes Penelope tick. When i drop into my twitter feed from my phone on an avg day, i can't say i'm too inspired. That's all.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 1, 2010

I needed the motivation! For some reason, your voice seems to get through to her much better and smoother than mine on topics like frugality etc. : ) She totally looks up to you as a mentor! I try to tell people, everyone has the same 24 hours in a day. Choose how you spend the time wisely! You can't get it back.

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Penelope Trunk

FEBRUARY 16, 2010

As a result, I'm content to remain a behind-the-scenes figure or a mentor's mentor ( [link] ). " Some people need the excitement and sense of accomplishment that comes from having an interesting life. They might consider some of their actions "interesting", but the underlying motivation is competition.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 8, 2009

I think you need to write a post about things you've done right, things you want, and how you are going to move on and accomplish them. And each of your break-ups has been motivated by fear of this growth and change, rather than by nastiness or gossip. We play hide and seek with our own motives. Is this honesty?

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Penelope Trunk

OCTOBER 22, 2009

My small town was motivating. They told us how smart we were and how we'd accomplish so much. I could have gone to a fancy high school, I could have been living in New York where the possbilities seem endless-but don't forget, endless possibilities can be paralyzing. Good luck to you and your children.

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Penelope Trunk

DECEMBER 1, 2009

Posted by JR on December 1, 2009 at 10:20 am | permalink | Reply It is indeed amazing, and all the more admirable that she has been able to accomplish so much in spite of her disadvantages. It's amazing you can even survive, let alone graduate college or run a business. Then get a GPS.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 21, 2010

I totally think it's important to learn to think about subjects that are not necessarily applicable to a job, and am motivated to do so on my own. Maybe back in 2004 or 1999. They must teach to tests, deal with ALL the kids in the class (and not just the motivated ones, etc.). Right now, it's not. Not now though.

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 14, 2010

I've done a fair amount of reading on happiness, but when it comes down to doing the simple activities that various books suggest to increase your level of happiness (spend 10 minutes each night writing down what you're grateful for, for example), I can never motivate myself to do it. Gen Y, sound familiar?).

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Penelope Trunk

JANUARY 8, 2010

It is the motivating factor to get up by not having the morning routine. You're accomplishing herculean tasks few women ever think of attempting. But remember, your sons don't care about getting out the door on-time so you'll have to motivate them some other way. Then I leave early to get the kids. Don't.

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