Can I stand on those principles?
prepmanagementinc • January 19, 2022
Our values are the only thing binding us as people.
The power of humanity lies in our ability to work in teams. For a purpose greater than ourselves. The biggest and best things to come from humanity may have been sparked by an individual but took the will & work of a collective to be brought to fruition.
But there’s a catch.
Humanity isn’t so gullible that it will follow any and everything that sounds good.
People are only able to come together under the umbrella of systems like nations, businesses and organizations because they share a similar set of beliefs, standards and ethics that guide them in their way of life -- principles.
Without them, we are left to the various wills of the many, which can never come to a consensus, and can ultimately create no path forward.
In a world where we now have access to so many different people, places, and prospects, principles are a leading indicator of whether a relationship, situation or opportunity is something you should pursue.
You may find yourself really interested in working at a startup, volunteering at a non-profit or even moving to a new country. The first thing I would do in any of those situations is figure out what their value systems look like. Then I would ask myself:
“If forced to abide by every single one of these principles, could I do so willingly?”!
The answer to that question usually gives me all the clarity I need on a situation.
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Our lives are composed of the various outcomes that our actions & habits produce and enable.
We are always in a rush. I've lived in the fastest place in America in New York & the slowest in Indiana, and for all of the socio-economic & geopolitical differences the people inhabiting these two places have one thing in common: the need to get on to the next as soon as possible.
Imagination is the key to unlocking a world of possibilities in life. It cannot, however, exist where scarcity thrives. The moment you believe you’re capable of making the best of a situation, you’ve already won. The moment you’ve accepted defeat, you’ve lost. The power of imagination is present in both instances.
When it comes down to it, man’s entire existence is based two things: Paradigm, how he sees the world & values, how he chooses to act in and upon it. Most men do not walk alone because they don’t believe that their cause, idea or philosophy is good enough to walk a lonely path with.
It’s an easy thing to talk about.
I decided to head back to NYC.
Life has a funny way of humbling us when we least expect it.
Value and vanity are two factors that can be used to look at in any situation to better understand the context of a story, which ultimately helps me make better decisions.