“He has robbed me, yet he has given me something of greater value . . .
he has given to me… myself.”
― Hermann Hesse, Siddhartha
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“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
Why did you, and others, choose to get educated?
Why did you, and others, choose to work hard?
Why did you, and others, strive to earn more money?
Why are you doing all these things?
Hmmm… let me guess… for the same reasons I did… to provide many self-centered benefits! Important sounding titles, beautiful corner offices, X thousand square foot homes in which most rooms are lightly used, etc.
Do you think you’ve accomplished a lot of important things… ? What have we really accomplished?
Hmmm… just maybe, -We- actually accomplished something called, “fitting in with everyone else”.
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Isn’t this the fruit of the Self-Centered Tree… -We’ve- planted and meticulously nurtured for years at all costs… while hoping that it would provide plenty of fruit for -Us-?
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But… some of us are cunning enough to manipulate this thing called, “fitting in with everyone else”… to look so much better than -Them-, by creating the appearance that we altruistically and angelically stand out amongst the crowd.
How do they do it? They take some of their excess (not core or backup) fruit and share it with others, as though it’s their last penny. Little do others know, they have merely run out of room to hoard the fruit for themselves, so… why not create the appearance of looking good in the Public Eye?
This is a great way for them to create Power and increase their influence…
which procreates another season of fruit production for their self-centered, selves!
New Thought? – What if -We- changed our way of thinking and spent less time focused on -Ourselves- and more time accepting a comfortable, reasonably safe lifestyle, while sharing more graciously… as a result of our abundant blessings, dumb luck in many cases, etc.?
What if -We- invested in Making A Difference in other people’s lives… at -Our Own- core risk?
Just maybe, -We’d- accomplish something important called a Purpose-Driven Life…
or the Holy Grail of life that we all, deep down, search for our entire lives…
yet, naively don’t realize…
it is within everyone’s simple reach!
To that small percentage of leaders who consistently give from their core (not excess) time and resources…
on behalf of those who benefit, whom you are helping or will help, but who have no voice, “Thank You”!
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Blessings! ~ JR
Are you a Purpose-Driven Leader, who loves making (not just talking) a Significant Social Impact in other people’s lives?
Would you love to intelligently create $100+ Thousand a month for Your Favorite Non-Profits?
DM me on LinkedIn or directly (jim.roncevich@ipgsocialimpact.com).
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
