Controlled Intensity
Recently I've been watching The Tudors, a TV series produced for Showtime that originally premiered in 2007 and is loosely based on the life of King Henry VIII of England. Currently watching season 2 and I think it is King Henry, played by Jonathan Rhys Meyers, that really makes the show.
Most of the time, Meyers' character is confident, in control, and sure in his decision-making. He is also somewhat erratic, and in each scene I am waiting to see if he is going to fly off the handle. The sense of self-entitlement coupled with his ambitions to leave a legacy amidst a number of complex characters naturally make him an interesting character, but it is the intensity with which Meyers embodies the role that makes the show so captivating.
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This picture sort of captures the intensity but believe me he really dials it up when he starts yelling things like:
I AM THE KING OF ENGLAND!!
or
YOU WILL DO AS I COMMAND!!
I think that this intensity could be appropriately applied to our own lives, albeit without the bordering on madness aspect - call it controlled intensity. Intensity is generally driven by passion and with the right mindset, we can infuse it into our every day activities. I find that applying this mindset is working for me whether it has been through work, working out, or more subtle things. Whenever we make it a point to add intensity, it forces out the lackadaisical attitude we generally have towards more routine efforts and gives us a sense of purpose that ultimately makes us more effective.
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Posted by coolguyphil at 11/8/2011 8:09 AM 
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Tags: controlled intensity the tudors showtime king henry viii of england season 2 king henry jonathan rhys meyers
Categories: commentary, Improvement, reviews
Tags: controlled intensity the tudors showtime king henry viii of england season 2 king henry jonathan rhys meyers
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