“Fair is whatever God wants to do.” ― Leif Enger
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“Life is fair. We all get the same nine-month shake in the box, and then the dice roll. Some people get
a run of sevens. Some people, unfortunately, get snake-eyes. Its just how the world is.” ― Stephen King
Do you think life is fair?
What is the objective definition of “fair”?
Is “fair” the same as “equitable”?
Just maybe… our definition of success needs to change, to enable, our definition of “fair” to be redefined.
Let’s consider possible interpretations of “fair” by taking a look at many basic issues in first-world countries. (Is it “fair” that billions of people on our shared planet, don’t live in a first-world country?)
- Obesity related issues
- Pollution related issues
- Smoking related issues
- Alcohol related issues
- Semi-Self-induced stress related issues, created by “problems” many of the homeless, hungry, uninsured, etc., would love to have
If we surveyed the people that fit into any of those categories, and asked them one simple question, “is life fair”, what percentage do you believe would say, “Yes”? 20%, 10% or ___ %?
What if we asked people who were (objectively) self-centered; do you believe there is a higher likelihood these people would say, “life isn’t fair”?
What if we asked people who were wealthy and didn’t have a legitimate financial care in the world; do you believe there is a higher likelihood, these people would say, “life is fair”?
Is it possible, life is actually “fair”, but not always easy and the primary driver of our interpretation of whether or not life, is or isn’t “fair”, is our Holistic-DMQ?
What if you married the love of your life and it was even better than you ever thought it would be, 5 years later? Meanwhile, most of your friends were getting divorced. Does that sound “fair”?
What if you get promoted based on your Talent Portfolio and those with lower work ethic, educational accomplishments, DMQ, etc., aren’t getting promoted? Will they see your promotion as being “fair”?
What if you don’t get promoted based on your Talent Portfolio and those with lower work ethic, educational accomplishments, DMQ, etc., do get promoted? Will you see their promotions as being “fair”?
Let’s shift gears. What if the definition of Holistic-Success included?
- It wasn’t separable into compartmentalized segments such as work, home, etc.
- It didn’t equally value work, home, etc.; rather, each segment of your interconnected, holistic-life was valued uniquely disproportionately
- It was uniquely defined by each person; thus, there wasn’t an agreed-upon and socially-accepted definition for Holistic-Success
When everything that represents Holistic-Success is combined…
it provides a road map that enables you to lead a unique, Purpose-Driven Life.
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So… if we can agree, that everyone has the opportunity to lead a unique,
Purpose-Driven Life, is life therefore, “fair”?
Before you react to the above statement; it is important to recognize, everyone:
- Starts life at a different place, with different advantages and disadvantages
- Wants, but isn’t guaranteed anything in life… including just one more day
- Sees life from their unique lens and makes their own choices, within their unique constraints, using their unique Holistic-DMQ
So… can we agree that life is “precisely fair”?
Have you earned or been provided an abundance of opportunities?
If so, are you genuinely appreciative of your unique opportunities?
If “Yes”, keep reading!
Are you a leader, committed to living a Purpose-Driven life?
If “Yes”, keep reading!
If you want to leverage the opportunities you’ve been given and / or earned,
to make a Significant Social Impact in the most intelligent way…
DM me on LinkedIn or directly (jim.roncevich@ipgsocialimpact.com).
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Together; we can raise $ Millions for your favorite Charity
while actually changing 1,000’s of lives for the better?
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Intelligently Simple & Significant!
Who changes the world? I believe it’s almost exclusively the Top-7%. They are the only ones with the Talent Portfolios and social consciences needed to actually implement significant positive social impact.
If you believe you’re one of these executives, we’d love to explore possible opportunities.
Get MAD! Get Making A Difference! ~ JR
