Work Philosophy Buff Prints

"Keep your nose to the grindstone if you can't afford a plastic surgeon."

'What bothers me about these meetings is even though it's work, I have the nagging feeling I ought to leave and get back to work.'

'Do you think, perhaps, that we could start shooting for a few longer-term goals around here?'

At the end of each day, Gary had approximately 7 minutes of free time – which left him feeling very vulnerable.

"I'm afraid 'It's a surprise', doesn't cut it as a growth strategy."

'It's a nice idea. A bit rough around the edges but I'm sure it will evolve given time.'

Ed Flanders, Deconstruction Worker

"'Quid pro quo' is a no-no, Bradbury. Around here we say 'reciprocal altruism'."

Business books - Who's Who & Who's Downsized sections.

"Don't flutter your little wings on company time."

'I've learned a lot about myself at these meetings...like, I can fall asleep with my eyes open!'

'A few more years in this job and you'll learn how to delegate stress.'

'I clawed my way to the top and then I clawed my way back to the middle.'

"Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air." — Ralph Waldo Emerson "Catch tennis balls in the mouth." — Me

'I play so hard that I have no time to work hard.'

Jean-Paul Sartre

"If you could be in any cubicle, which one would it be?"

"To paraprase Nietzsche, there is no pleasure with out pain au chocolat."

'How many times have I told to seize the day before it seizes you?'

"Actually, the district office is getting better results with a fresh garlic bagel."

'Don't worry. No one else knows what they are doing either.'

'What - NINE whole lives for only ONE eternity?'

'I'm afraid you don't have the leadership qualities we're seeking.'

Office slaves.

"Personally, I'm a doer."

After a day long meeting, the decision, as usual, is made in the hallway.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a MAP, actually."

Feedback should be sought for genuine reasons, not because you want compliments. . .

Motivation to work

'You did turn the company around... but we liked it the way it was...'

I'm not making enough money to like you.

'I just don't feel I'm getting anywhere.'

"Look at them smiling. They've reached their comfort zone."