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Engaging in activities you're passionate about fuels a natural drive for excellence. When immersed in something you love, enthusiasm and dedication intertwine, pushing you to deliver your utmost effort. Passion transforms work into a fulfilling endeavor, making challenges enjoyable rather than burdensome. This intrinsic motivation propels creativity, resilience, and a commitment to continuous improvement. As your genuine interest propels you forward, setbacks become learning opportunities, and the pursuit of mastery becomes a joyful journey. In the realm of passion, the fusion of enjoyment and dedication creates a powerful synergy, enabling you to give your best consistently. Sparkles24 Skills Academy

We all need inspiration to help us tap in to our own powers of determination. The U.S. Olympic track and field team is delivering it in the most exciting races I have ever seen, from the 1500 meters to the 400 meters and several others as well. If you have a challenge you are facing, even if you are not a fan of running, get pumped from two of the guttiest, never-say-die comebacks in Olympic history. Where there's a will there's a way! 400 meter final (48 seconds of your time) https://lnkd.in/gACcFFnP 1500 meter final (3:28 minutes) https://lnkd.in/g-fNWtqT

Positive patriotism is about celebrating and valuing your own country, culture, and people without diminishing others. It’s about fostering a sense of pride and belonging while respecting and appreciating the diversity of other nations. Negative nationalism, on the other hand, often involves an exclusionary mindset, where the pride in one’s own country comes at the expense of looking down on or devaluing others. This can lead to division and conflict. Your point about ingroup solidarity not requiring outgroup prejudice is crucial. Building strong, supportive communities doesn’t mean we have to create enemies or foster negative attitudes towards those who are different. It’s entirely possible to love and support your own group while also being open, respectful, and kind to others.

Thanks Adam Grant for posting on topic which is too crucial for future of peaceful world!!  It is big topic space is too limited here.  Just few questions and statements. Does nationalism always result into love your nation and hate others? Not student of history, generally leftist (or can I say western) academism spread that Nationalism is negative – as theory itself? Is it true?  Yes, from limited knowledge of history all over world, it tends justify it on practical ground. As it is best way by politicians to use hate of others to build the nation (or recover from downfall), win elections :-) power ;-) I recall Swami Vivekananda saying in his lectures, if you want to control hate, well control love too. As love for one entity means hate of others – it is natural phenomena. So all is topic of individual and collective human psychology. Stopping here!

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In the production environment, there’s a strong sense of ingroup solidarity, where workers tend to become deeply attached to the specific processes they’re responsible for. This attachment can lead to a sense of pride and ownership, which is positive for performance within their particular domain. However, this can also create a narrow focus, where workers begin to view their process as the most important, often at the expense of recognizing the significance of other processes. This mindset fosters a subtle form of “outgroup” prejudice, where workers might become critical or dismissive of other processes, forgetting that every step in production is vital to the overall quality of the product. Quality in manufacturing isn’t just about one step being done well; it’s about the seamless integration and coordination of all steps. If workers only value their own process, they may overlook issues that arise in other stages, leading to a lack of cohesion and, ultimately, defects in the final product.

Adam Grant's article is well worth a read. And so is his interview with Yuval Noah Harari, referenced in his article. A particular snippet that stood out to me: [00:29:18] Yuval Noah Harari: Can democracy survive without nationalism? More and more convinced that in, at least, many cases, nationalism is a precondition for democracy and without, uh, strong patriotic feelings, without, uh, um, a strong national community, democracy cannot survive. Now, by nationalism, I, I, I, I'm don't mean the dark side of nationalism of, of hating and fighting other communities. Uh, I mean the feeling of special love and care for your particular community. I, I think that without that, democracy cannot survive for long. [00:30:04] Adam Grant: This is really tricky, though. It feels like a bit of a slippery slope. I, I think of some work by Marilyn Brewer, for example, which suggests that most discrimination stems not from outgroup hate, but from ingroup love. And, if you just have a preference for your own kind, that's enough to create entire structures and cultures that end up privileging one group over others. [00:30:25] Yuval Noah Harari: That's true. But, again, the other side of the coin is that without strong feelings of a national community, people feel loyal only to one tribe within the nation. They will do anything to win the election for their tribe. If they win, they only take care of their own tribe, not caring about the other tribes in the nation. If they lose, they see no reason to accept the result. And, over time, this leads to the collapse of, of the democratic system. [00:31:00] Adam Grant: There's the distinction that's often overlooked between, uh, being proud of your group and saying, this group is, is a great fit for me, uh, and saying I'm attached to my group and it's better than all other groups. https://lnkd.in/gxjDdky3 #peacemaking #peacebuilding #democracy #civicwellness #civicengagement #politics

How to watch the Olympics opening ceremony and more

Imagine having a conversation with your peers and you asked them about Michele Jordan, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Mia Hamm, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, etc and they responded with "who"? You would be flabbergasted, wouldn't you? This is how I feel when I talk about the great Major Taylor. A man that doesn't get the recognition he deserves. His story inspired me in more ways than I can explain. I was competing in the road world championships, 100 years after Major won his first world title in 1899. Check out this doc to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gZbx_HDG

As I watch the Olympics unfold, I’m struck by the powerful connection between the pursuit of athletic greatness and the relentless drive we apply to our personal and professional goals. The men’s 400m finals at the Paris 2024 Olympics served as a perfect example. Quincy Hall, a top contender, found himself trailing behind. Yet, instead of succumbing to the pressure, he honed in on his race, drawing from the depths of his training, skill, and unwavering resolve. With every stride, he remained laser-focused, shutting out distractions and trusting in the countless hours he had dedicated to preparing for this moment. Quincy pushed himself to the limit, crossing the finish line as a true Olympic champion. This performance highlighted an essential truth: greatness isn’t achieved in isolation. It’s shaped by the company you keep, the rivals you face, and the challenges you overcome. While individual practice sharpens your skills, it’s the competition against high-caliber athletes that pushes you to break through your own boundaries. To reach the pinnacle of success, you must compete with the best, as this will ignite the drive to surpass your own perceived limits. Run your race with unwavering focus. Master the fundamentals. Dig deeper than you ever thought possible, and strive to outwork everyone around you. In doing so, you’ll not only achieve your own greatness but inspire others to rise to the occasion as well. Congratulations, Quincy—your triumph is a testament to the power of dedication, and today, you stand as an Olympic champion! Watch the video!