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“A good objective of leadership is to help those who are doing poorly to do well and to help those who are doing well to do even better.” --John Rohn
Somewhere along the way, this lesson bypassed many for some reason. We live in a world where the poor aspire to reach a level of comfort and where the rich want to become richer. I guess there's really no one to blame for that, since the images in which we are consumed with on a daily basis via TV and other mediums have dictated such. Nonetheless, there's this proverbial ladder, which everyone at times take turns throwing their darts, hoping that they reach atop. We place so much emphasis in trying to mingle, network and collaborate with those at the top, almost as if they're Gods, but fail to realize that we can gain as much from elsewhere, though the results might not be as "rewarding".
"Help thy neighbor.."
However, there are those in the middle of the pack who care less about those beneath them on the ladder, but crave to capture the attention of the superiors. The question is why? There are a myriad of answers, but I get the hunch that I would have to stand from behind a pulpit to finish. It's really rare to have someone that is on an even playing field, help his or her mate or counterpart. It's as if they will lose some sort of points or years from off of their age as punishment if they were to take the time to help the helpless. Maybe it's selfishness which dictates this trait or as Dale Carnegie states "The need to want to be important". Whatever it is, you don't measure your amount of riches by how much you have, but by how many people you inspire, motivate and assist.
Namaste.
Somewhere along the way, this lesson bypassed many for some reason. We live in a world where the poor aspire to reach a level of comfort and where the rich want to become richer. I guess there's really no one to blame for that, since the images in which we are consumed with on a daily basis via TV and other mediums have dictated such. Nonetheless, there's this proverbial ladder, which everyone at times take turns throwing their darts, hoping that they reach atop. We place so much emphasis in trying to mingle, network and collaborate with those at the top, almost as if they're Gods, but fail to realize that we can gain as much from elsewhere, though the results might not be as "rewarding".
"Help thy neighbor.."
However, there are those in the middle of the pack who care less about those beneath them on the ladder, but crave to capture the attention of the superiors. The question is why? There are a myriad of answers, but I get the hunch that I would have to stand from behind a pulpit to finish. It's really rare to have someone that is on an even playing field, help his or her mate or counterpart. It's as if they will lose some sort of points or years from off of their age as punishment if they were to take the time to help the helpless. Maybe it's selfishness which dictates this trait or as Dale Carnegie states "The need to want to be important". Whatever it is, you don't measure your amount of riches by how much you have, but by how many people you inspire, motivate and assist.
Namaste.
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