Episode 104

Motivation

THE THREE-HEADED MAN podcast titled "Motivation" embarks on an exploration of the diverse factors that create meaning and purpose in life.

The episode opens with a glimpse into Jimmy's motivation to safeguard his home and community from the threat of Canadian forest fires. This real-world example sets the stage for a broader discussion on what propels individuals to take action.

The group delves into the nature of motivation, considering how age and life stages can shape our driving forces. The conversation unfolds into an exploration of the initial pursuit of financial gain and career improvement as common motivators. The group contemplates the pivotal question of what comes after the accumulation of wealth and success.

The podcast delves into the quest for meaning and purpose in life, raising questions about whether a job alone can provide fulfillment. Retirement and leisure pursuits such as cruises become subjects of analysis as the group navigates the transition from a career-oriented life to a post-work era.

Jimmy's desire for safety emerges as a prominent theme, highlighting the emotional foundations of motivation. The conversation evolves to include discussions about empty motivations and the deeper spiritual yearnings that drive individuals towards more meaningful goals.

Material accumulation is also examined, with the group pondering the motivations behind amassing possessions and whether they genuinely contribute to well-being.

Phreddie's alpaca farm serves as a compelling illustration of personal motivation. His passion for the farm encapsulates how the pursuit of a dream can shape one's life trajectory.

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Fred M Schill

I like to do. I like to make things. And, I like telling stories. I tell stories to myself and to others.

First, a short biography, which is, of course, is a story. I was born in Cleveland, played sports, and attended university. Later, after a few years in the radio business, I returned to university to study education and literature.

With a teaching certificate in my file folder, I began working in high schools, first as a strike-breaking scab substitute teacher in Cleveland's far suburbs, and then in Chicago, mostly in private high schools.

Cleveland and Chicago. My two main towns, and I escaped them both. Presently, I live in a tiny, isolated, mountain village in Spain. I am reluctant to write the name of the town because I don't like tourists. When the tourists arrive, they look at me as if I am an animal in a zoo.