“Man is so made, that whenever anything FIRES his soul, impossibilities vanish”- Steve Harden
Being a fence setter and waiting for the majority to catch up with you when you’re not 100% sure of your compass heading or materially in touch with what’s important to you is dangerous territory. I’ve found that when I decide to take a back seat to making decisions, there is never a shortage of naysayers to fill the void… if you know what I mean. Think about the last time you found yourself sitting in a meeting and decided to pass on taking a stand on what you thought was right, and let others take the lead. In of itself; there is nothing wrong with allowing others to step in and voice their opinion. I caution you to listen closely when others speak, take notes and be sure to point out where and what you agree with. In the end, nothing beats a well informed, strategic and actionable point of view. Do your research, get and stay in front of the topics, ask for clarity and ask questions that are S.M.A.R.T. (strategic, meaningful, articulate, reality based, targeted). By doing so you will remain at the front of the discussion and be deemed as a strategic global thinker, which is what we all want.
Standing for something, versus going with the tide, if it’s based in reality is always the best course of action in all situations. Run the risk of being different; and informed. “Fei chang yiyang!” (“Be very, very different”- Ancient Chinese Philosopher Confucius. Take the time to research like no one else. If you take 10 minutes to Google a topic, a business idea or strategic thought, you’ll be better equipped than 90% of the people in your inner circle, including work, friends and relatives. People want to be around well informed, fair-minded, smart and articulate people. Why not let that be you; earn the right to lead by “Standing for Something.”
“Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth”- Proverbs 10
