We're In This Together

personal development stoicism Jun 08, 2018
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller

Do you seek excellence in the work you do or an endeavor you engage in? How do you "level up" in an enterprise worthy of your time and effort?

It's one of the most profound lessons I learned in Seth Godin's altMBA.

Work we do for others is done better when it's done with others!

I believe in Epictetus' maxim, "Progress is not achieved by luck or accident, but by working on yourself daily." But that "work" is pretty useless if it doesn't also elevate and enhance the lives of others. Toward that end, the advice of Seneca comes in handy. "Associate with those who will make a better person of you."

Find your people. Peers to train with, encourage, and support. Mentors, guides, heroes, and teachers to learn from. In turn, share, teach and train those you serve.

Navel gazing, self-help, and personal development that doesn't serve a greater good are pretty pointless (and a bit selfish). Share your excellence. We need you!

Keep flying higher.


Scott Perry, Chief Difference-Maker at Creative on Purpose

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