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Going Against Mainstream Ideas of Success
Monday, November 24th, 2008
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We've all heard that money doesn't buy happiness, and with recent downturns in the economy, the generally accepted ideas of success—driven by consumption money—may be shifting more toward personal fulfillment and making a difference.
For about 25 percent of the population, known as "cultural creatives," success has always been defined by personal fulfillment rather than money. Tara Joyce realized she fell into this category soon after beginning her life in the corporate world, which led her to found her company, Elastic Mind.
Links
Tara's Blog:
Rise of the Innerpreneur
Cultural Creatives:
culturalcreatives.org
Cultural Creatives have also been labeled as the "Integral Culture":
The Global Spiral
The Rise of the Integral Culture
Recommended Books
Karma Queens, Geek Gods, and Innerpreneurs
Quarterlife Crisis: The Unique Challenges of Life in Your Twenties
What Color Is Your Parachute?
Photo Source: BigBlue under Creative Commons
