Reflections on Motivation and Book Choices

Sitting on a couch, lost in grand thoughts, I stumbled upon an intriguing idea. Well, in reality, I was browsing a book-finding app (no advertisements here) and noticed the ratings for a book I was interested in: a perfect 5 out of 5. This certainly spiked my interest, yet there was a caveat.

The number of readers who had rated the book was disappointingly low, only 12. This made me wonder: Is the author not well-known? Perhaps the advertising budget was minimal, or maybe there wasn't any, especially if the author, a practicing manager, wasn't primarily focused on maximizing profits. Then I thought of Grigory Perelman, a unique figure who declined his Nobel Prize, but then again... Business is usually about the bottom line.

Comparing "bestsellers" with their impressive sales to scientific and applied books on management, I had an epiphany. The majority are stuck at a basic level: they lack motivation. These bestsellers are aimed at those seeking to revolutionize their lives solely through motivation, yet they're not ready to delve into deeper knowledge. They're stuck at the foundational level. It reminds me of Shakespeare's "to be or not to be," though my father would quip, "one can sit and fart without leaving the couch."

In conclusion, while we're entangled in profound musings and lofty dreams, contemplating whether to rise from the couch or not, those 12 individuals who rated the book 5 stars have already mastered the difference between a "boss" and a "leader." It seems natural selection prevails, as while we search for motivation, others are already advancing towards our dreams.