MOJO

“Mojo is that positive spirit toward what we are doing now that starts from the inside and radiates to the outside.”

I bought MOJO in February 2010 and the book has been on my bookshelf since. Now, three years later, I started reading it.

I started reading it two nights ago. I instantly felt better about my work. My attitude toward my work has not always been positive and sometimes I get so frustrated with the people I work with, I tend to snap and be the opposite of awesome.

When I read MOJO, I became aware of my reaction at work and begin to check my spirit. I don't want to exude NOJO, which is the opposite of MOJO. NOJO is that negative spirit toward what they are doing now that starts from the inside and radiates outside (p.22).

More of MOJO vs. NOJO on page 23:

Take responsibility vs. Play the victim
Move forward vs. March in place
Run the extra mile vs. Satisfied with the bare minimum
Love doing it vs. Feel obligated to do it
Appreciate opportunities vs. Tolerate requirements
Make the best of it vs. Endure it
Inspirational vs. Painful to be around
Grateful vs. Resentful
Curious vs. Uninterested
Caring vs. Indifferent
Zest for life vs. Zombie-like
Awake vs. Asleep

At work, I have always wanted to enjoy the process. I want to appreciate the work itself. Just like blogging or photography, I appreciate the ability to do those things, and also for the subject matters that present themselves. They're all part of an enjoyable process even under less-than-pleasant circumstances. The reality is it’s hard to be positive when circumstances are less than conducive.

I instantly felt a lot better after reading the first two chapters of MOJO and resolved to re-radiate that “positive spirit” at work.