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  • Analyzing the deep meaning associated with this quote

    Let us analyze the deep meaning behind the following iconic quote of Simon Sinek:

    “Excitement comes from the achievement.

    Fulfillment comes from the journey that got you there.”

    Excitement is like an addiction that can be stimulated by attainment of short term targets and results in a shot of dopamine.This is never long lived though and the addiction mentality seeks for more awards.

    Whereas fulfillment is always in the long term without focusing on short term addictive targets.Fulfillment can happen when we realize the power of social bonds and engage in a long term journey.Fulfillment results in flow of “love hormone” named Oxytocin.

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better

  • Understanding differences between “Charisma” and “Energy”

    Charisma comes from a CLARITY of WHY.A charismatic leader has a clear sense of VISION and a JUST CAUSE in mind.It comes from absolute conviction in an IDEAL bigger than oneself.

    Energy in contrast comes from a GOOD NIGHT’s SLEEP or lots of caffeine.Energy can EXCITE.

    Only Charisma can INSPIRE.Charisma commands LOYALTY whereas Energy does not.

    Working with charismatic leaders results in FULFILLMENT , the flow of OXYTOCIN , whereas working with Energetic leaders can at most result in a shot of DOPAMINE.

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Start with Why

  • Short lived “Excitement” Or Long term “Fulfillment” – Which to choose?

    Finding excitement comes from the win , hitting the goal , getting the promotion.It is indeed a hit of DOPAMINE

    The real fulfillment comes from looking back and seeing all the people who rooted for us , helped us and put their reputations in line for us.This is the true OXYTOCIN driven long lasting joy

    The choice is anyways ours

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book Together is Better

  • Excitement or Fulfillment?

    Winning the award is exciting and results in a “dopamine” shot

    The real “oxytocin” driven fulfillment comes from looking back and seeing all the people who rooted for us , helped us , put their reputation in line for us & believed in us

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “Together is Better”

  • Unlike “dopamine” , “oxytocin” stimulation needs a human touch

    Dopamine is an addictive chemical that flows in our veins when we are motivated , rewarded etc.This is like an addiction and is short lived.

    Consumption of alcohol , drugs or addictive substances or even “social media” as well can stimulate dopamine to flow though our veins.Though this gives us pleasure but it is short lived.

    On the other hand , “oxytocin” or the love hormone can only flow when we feel fulfilled for e.g. by doing something selflessly for someone , when we are in love , when we show generosity etc. All these acts have a human touch to it because in essence human beings are social animals and crave for human bonds.

    As humans with a goal of fulfillment we should try to exhibit such humanitarian aspects for e.g. generosity that enables flow of “oxytocin through our veins for long lasting happiness.

  • Why we cannot trick “Oxytocin”?

    Oxytocin is the fulfillment chemical which flows through our veins when we achieve fulfillment by selfless deeds.

    Hitting short term , selfish targets cannot generate “Oxytocin”.At best it is a shot of “dopamine”.

    This brings us to the following wonderful quote from Simon Sinek , adopted from the book titled “Together is Better”.

    “The value of our lives is not determined by what we do for ourselves.The value of our lives is determined by what we do for others”.

  • Why building relationships in a workplace stand out?

    Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled , “Together is Better”

    Finding excitement at work from events such as meeting a goal , getting a promotion result in a hit of the addictive chemical named “dopamine” which is short lived , temporary.

    Building trusting relations , quality of such relationships that help us overcome every obstacle en route winning together as a group , give us feelings of long lasting fulfillment.This gives us true “oxytocin” driven long lasting fulfillment.

    Needlessly to say to we as humans , relationships always matter