The Fast Company Idea Wellspring

As a 64-year-old student of life who is still working full time at work I love, I can tell you that few, if any, medium brings me such pleasure as FAST COMPANY. Your publication is a fountain of inspirational reading as I discover new and fascinating articles each month about the successes (and failures) of men and women around the world. Of special interest are your recurring articles about the Genius Award winners, the banker from Bangladesh who helps so many others succeed with his micro loans, etc. In the face of front page newspaper articles about man's inhumanity to man, carnage, waste and devastation, these articles teach me that "It's A Wonderful Life" when you surround yourelf with altruistic men and women whose common claim to fame is their passion for their work in helping others to succeed by setting an example of what is possible through dedication, perseverence and a little luck and skill. A wealthy man or woman on their deathbed is no success if he or she is not contented. Contentment should always be the goal. During my long and colorful life, I have been broke...but I have never been poor. I thank you, your management and your staff for all you do to make life better for so many of us, your readers. Thank you for inspiring me with your work.

Could not have said it better myself. Except I'm 24 and just starting out but I took gain an incredible amount of insight and motivation through Fast Company. Especially as I move into the corporate world.