I missed dinner this evening as I worked late and then attended
a charitable event which the firm was sponsoring. Many of the
people taking part in the program were volunteers, who were
supporting the organization to raise money for this organization
that assists seniors in the Toronto community. Why were they doing
this? It wasn't for money; it wasn't for career
advancement; it wasn't to beat someone at something. There was
something greater at play here.
So, here I am, late at night, parked in front of my computer and
thinking about what motivates people to be the very best that they
can be, whether at work, at social interaction or at play. Cynics
amongst us will say that we work to make money; we volunteer to
help other less fortunate people (likely inspired by a great many
other catalysts); and we play to satisfy our competitive spirit. To
repeat a refrain from a well known song, "Is That All There
Is," these are the more obvious reasons for
