Comments on: Performance versus Fulfillment

By: Corporate Leaderboards « My Thoughts on Technology, Management, …

Corporate Leaderboards « My Thoughts on Technology, Management, … — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 04:44:02 +0000

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By: Darshan Chande

Darshan Chande — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 11:11:28 +0000

Performance and fulfillment very nicely explained with the points making a lot of sense. At the start of the article itself I know what is the right way. Of course, it’s fulfillment driven life. A nice read.

By: Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com

Ibrahim | TwentiesLife.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:43:22 +0000

This is a problem that many in our society face; they care so much about performance, status, and consumerism that they lose site of true fulfillment. I always try to make sure that my goals are in line with my ultimate purpose before I start trucking blindly towards accomplishing them.

Great post!

By: Inhale. Exhale - The Growing Process

Inhale. Exhale - The Growing Process — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 05:46:12 +0000

[...] one reason is: making my ideas come true is one of my biggest sources of fulfillment. I live for this. I donâ€™t have any other satisfaction bigger than that. I mean we all have [...]

By: Scott Webb

Scott Webb — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:55:15 +0000

In my eyes there has to be both. You need to perform and the energy or drive to perform comes from a place of fulfillment.

I look at it like you have sit down and do your work – which is the time to perform. The work you do must be fulfilling or you end up depressed. Fulfillment comes from being involved in work that is a part of something bigger than yourself.

It makes the act of performing much easier when I have a true purpose to everything I do.

By: Bren Parks

Bren Parks — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:03:10 +0000

Intriguing indeed. I would have to say I opt for fulfillment through meaningful performance driven by a divine purpose.

By: Dr Paul Dyer

Dr Paul Dyer — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:49:11 +0000

Correction on last sentence: People who find fulfillment, generally find it as a by-product of following their life purpose, not as a goal in and of itself. Indeed, seeking fulfillment can become just one more type of external performance standard, and as such, will ironically leave us empty and confused.

By: Dr Paul Dyer

Dr Paul Dyer — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 20:46:46 +0000

For over 20 years Iâ€™ve worked with high achievers mostly in business settings. From company directors to CEOâ€™s and Presidents, many of my clients perform at extraordinary levels, achieving status, wealth, and interestingly enough, seldom fulfillment. Even people with whom Iâ€™ve worked who are fervently seeking fulfillment, seldom find it. Yet, Iâ€™ve had the privilege of knowing many people who are deeply fulfilled with their lives, and who are pretty darn productive at the same time. The difference in these two groups? People who find fulfillment, generally find it as a by-product of following their life purpose, not as a goal in and of itself. Indeed, seeking purpose can become just one more type of external performance standard, and as such, will ironically leave us empty and confused.

By: timethief

timethief — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 23:57:30 +0000

When I was younger I was definitely performance driven. At that early stage in my life I was yet to become awakened and conscious. Since that time I have re-examined all the core values I was indoctrinated with as a child and as a young person. I jettisoned some and embraced new values ie. those of my own conscious choosing and that became a pivotal point of change in my life. I’m now a more balanced person who can enjoy life in a deeper way than I ever did before.

I strongly identify with these words of yours: “After respecting the rules of climbing I can rest into a peaceful stillness on the mountain I just conquered.”

I gain a lot from what you share Dragos and I am grateful for it. Thank you.
.-= timethief´s last blog ..Getting stuffed and decluttering =-.

By: Kat @ New Age of Self Help

Kat @ New Age of Self Help — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 04:14:22 +0000

Hi Dragos, very insightful take on performance vs. fulfillment. I think the fulfillment comes from knowing what the person’s underlying values are. This allows a person to know what he really wants, and start focusing on the positive aspects of his life. As a result, this helps him move toward fulfillment of one’s potential.