Where have all the colors and wonder gone? I think of McDonald’s in the 80s and 90s, for example, which was a lot more colorful and we had the mascot characters and the like. When I drive around most places now, I see lots of buildings with grays and blacks and brown...a lot more buildings look flat, dull, unimaginative...and some might describe gray skies, for example, as downright dreary and depressing. Sure, there is emphasis on functional and practical with building design and what have you, but there is joy and other things associated with color! To add, it isn't just my imagination --- look into a fascinating read from Alex Murrell, that discusses what he refers to as "The Age of Average", at:

The age of average — Alex Murrell

At any rate, today's episode seeks to explore the joys and wonders of color and imagination! As usual, check out my other spaces at:

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I spoke on the subject of focus in episode nine, and when we are able to focus more clearly and knock down some of the barriers we face (societal, personal, so on and so forth), what can we do with newfound clarity? Take your focus and think of the things that move you and/or inspire you, and jotthem down. There are many motivations in life, both extrinsic and intrinsic, and this episode seeks to speak on what extrinsic and intrinsic motivations are, through a series of questions to the listeners! As mentioned in the show, I have some links that you can read, discussing some of the job hopping that has been going on and why, with both intrinsic and extrinsic factors being at play. Check out the following at your leisure:

Millennials: The Job-Hopping Generation

Why millennial job-hopping shouldn't be a warning sign for recruiters - Workable

Gen Z and millennial staff have little loyalty to their employers, so the CTO at a $152 billion tech firm is embracing boomerang hires: ‘If you don’t lean in, you’re going to lose’

How Gen Z Is Reshaping Work Through Bold Salary Negotiation

Younger Generations Want To Change Jobs. Here’s How Employers Can Keep Them

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What we focus on takes up more of our time and energy than what we don’t focus on. Unfortunately, if worry, hatred, and other not-usually desirable qualities are the focus, it is easier to go into self-sabotage mode. The good news is that there are different ways to make your focus aimed at things youenjoy! Listen to my advice on things to focus on, and be sure to check out what YOUNG PEOPLE are doing or have done, from all walks of life! Learn about some really FOCUSED kids at:

Teen Titans: 13 Young People Making An Outsized Positive Impact

As well as:

40 Kids Who Changed the World

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