I often read articles about successful senior managers (they wouldn't interview failures - would they now?). They often say that work is their life. I usually think: how politically correct but how pathetic and boring. Noone would spend 12+ hours a day at work if they didn't get paid so that's most likely the most common motivator. The next is to avoid having your balls crushed which means that the higher up in the food chain the more power to crush and squeeze other folks balls. And as a bonus you make more money, might even get option packages and hefty severance pays.
I used to be really involved in work with a strong sense that fair play, personal development and value creation was the most important values and levers. I recently realized - and feel free to mock me for coming to this conclusion rather late in my 30's - that I was completely fooled. There is no way to rise beyond certain levels without being a complete ass. So you need to ask yourself: Are you ready to be an ass - Punk? If you are, keep that bat swinging and if not, let life take precedence and enjoy the wonder that it is.
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