"Most people work just hard enough not to get fired and get paid just enough money not to quit."

Motivation

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The theme of motivation is universal, yet George Carlin manages to capture its essence in a uniquely profound way. Taking a moment to internalize this can shift our mindset, reminding us that our perspective on motivation often shapes our reality.

About George Carlin

George Denis Patrick Carlin was an American comedian, satirist, social critic, actor and author. Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential comedians of all time, he was known for his stand-up routines, blending dark comedy and commentary on topics such as contemporary politics, the English language, psychology, and religion.

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"When Thomas Edison worked late into the night on the electric light, he had to do it by gas lamp or candle. I'm sure it made the work seem that much more urgent."

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"Fortitude is the quiet voice at eventide saying: I will try once more tomorrow. Such is the immutable nature of understanding — an essential principle for the reflective life."

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"At the end of the day the question comes, what are you doing for the world? You have to try to do something that's going to add something positive."

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"You can't move so fast that you try to change the mores faster than people can accept it. That doesn't mean you do nothing, but it means that you do the things that need to be done according to priority."

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