addicted to intensity
you know who the fuck you are…….admit it……
because it’s not about being average
it’s always about being above average or more
and doing it more than once
actually whatever it is you’ll do it 1000 times and it still may not be enough
what’s that aa saying? one is too many and a thousand is not enough
it’s kind of like that
but
we aren’t talking booze, weed, coke, fentanyl or meth
it’s more about adrenalin, endorphins, dopamine, seratonin, oxytocin, etc.
yes….for sure…..it’s an altered mental state
pedal to the metal
full on
no bullshit
you are diving right into the pool
it’s the “intensity of complete attention” mofo
maybe you’re a monomaniac?
sometimes it’s outdoor activity….run, ski, ride, hike, climb, sail, fly, etc.
or maybe it’s your gig?
from craftman tradespeople to c-level execs to canadian back country guides
it takes a level of commitment and intensity to get it done
it’s not easy
but despite the hardship/benefit there’s always about 10% of the pack that is addicted to this self inflicted intensity
and
like any good drug sometimes it only takes one time :: ))
the “union of human and nature” can definitely peak your intensity high….
(this discussion is for another time)
other times it’s about work…..long hours and living your dream….
other times it is abut how you roll……you’re hard on people, push too much, impose your weird high intensity values on them, etc?
to quote spinal tap….this is volume 11
maybe those of us that are addicted to intensity should admit we spend way too much time here?
it’s definitely a “charged” feeling
true story…..one of my fellow addict colleagues calls himself a “human tornado”
this guy has the intensity monkey on his back and i can’t see him kicking it soon.
interestingly enough this dude has been sober for over a decade so i guess he just spun the intensity lazy susan in the middle of the dining table and served himself up a different flavor/type?
some closing questions?
are you addicted to intensity?
does this jones put you out of balance?
do you have awareness to this?
ie….do you know when you get all high and fucked up on intensity that others around you may not get it?
do you hire/hang around with other addicts?….which can be both good and not so good?
will this intensity needle in my arm always be here?…
will i change it or do i even have to?
look…i admit it…..i am part of this problem…..i have the intensity gene
plus…
to make things worse my parents flamed it up when they raised me which was not good (more on this later when i lay down on your shrink couch) :: ))
intensity can be great…..when it’s used the correct way
i’m lucky and get to work with many incredible entrepreneurs/founders that are intense
and luckily they are wielding their intensity for good…..they are on a mission mofo.
so please don’t try and get in their way
because they will certainly give you a loving heismann and sprint past you, as they chase goodness, solve problems and make humanoids feel good
bottom line?
please take a deep breath and continue on with your intensity
:: ))
