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Rigatoni’s Monday Motivation

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Monday Motivation: Hard work beats talent

Monday Motivation “Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work hard. I am the talent. I did not show up.” Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. Holiday travel season has started. Rigatoni has updated the company travel policy. RIGGIE'S TRAVEL POLICY Fly Private-ish The CEO does not do airport security lines. Dogs up to 80 lbs fly in the cabin when you book them the seat next to you. First-time flyers get $100...

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Monday Motivation “Be the change you want to see in the workplace. I wanted fewer meetings, so I stopped attending them.” Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. For the next time someone says "let's circle back." Now with coffee. FROM THE SHOP Let's Circle Back After Coffee Mug The only meeting request Rigatoni has ever actually responded to. New hire discount still applies: SUBSCRIBER15 for 15% off your entire...

Monday Motivation “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land in a meeting that could have been an email.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. Loved the joke? Make it official. Now on your desk, in writing. FROM THE SHOP My Dog Is My Boss Mug Because it's true, and now it's in writing. SHOP THE MUG → That's it for this week's memo. Try not to work too hard before next Monday. Got this forwarded to you?...

Monday Motivation “Under "proficient in" I wrote Excel. I know one formula. I will defend it with my life.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. This week's freebie: finally give your dog's "skills" the paper trail they deserve. THIS WEEK'S FREEBIE Build My Dog's Resume Turn your dog's "skills" (napping, snack theft) into a resume HR will never forget. GET THE RESUME BUILDER → That's it for this week's memo....

Monday Motivation “I put "attend meetings" on my resume. I did not put "stay conscious during them."” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. This week's freebie: survive your next standup in style. THIS WEEK'S FREEBIE Corporate Meeting Bingo Print it, screenshot it, survive your next standup. Bingo! GET THE BINGO CARD → That's it for this week's memo. Try not to work too hard before next Monday. Got this...

Monday Motivation “Always give 100% at work: 12% Monday, 27% Tuesday, 40% Wednesday, 20% Thursday, 1% Friday.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer The math checks out. HR does not agree. Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. Make it official the next time someone wants to "circle back." FROM THE SHOP Let's Circle Back After Coffee Mug The only meeting request Rigatoni has ever actually responded to. SHOP THE COFFEE MUG → That's it for this week's...

Monday Motivation “Labor Day: A day dedicated to resting from your job, spent entirely thinking about how much you don't want to go back tomorrow.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Enjoy it. He already knows who's really in charge around here. Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. Make it official on the one day you can prove it. FROM THE SHOP My Dog Is My Boss Mug Because it's true, and now it's in writing. SHOP THE BOSS MUG → That's it for...

Monday Motivation “The early bird gets the worm, but the sleeping dog avoids the 9:00 AM standup.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Happy Monday. Some of us take it more seriously than others. Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Forward it their way. Now you can wear the warning label everyone needs. FROM THE SHOP "Do Not Disturb" Softstyle Tee For when you'd rather not be spoken to before 10am. Soft, wearable, and extremely accurate. SHOP THE TEE → That's it for this week's...

Monday Motivation “You miss 100% of the naps you don't take.” — Rigatoni, Chief Excitement Officer Happy Monday. Go take one. HR can't stop you if you're the dog. Know a coworker who needs this more than you do? Hit forward and send it their way. Loved the free Meeting Bingo card? It's now on your desk for real. FROM THE SHOP Rigatoni's Conference Call Bingo Mouse Pad Survive every standup without printing a new card. Now a permanent desk fixture. SHOP THE MOUSEPAD → That's it for this week's...