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A crash course in changing the world.
The Freedom of Constraint
"Innovation (often) comes from constraint (If you’ve got very few
resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.)"
There are far more people in the world that want positive social change than ever achieve it and though in part the reason for this waste of potential for altruism is due to the structural limitations of many societies, there is a far simpler, more insidious reason that so many well meaning individuals never make good on their desire to help their fellow human beings in a meaningful way.
That reason can be easily summed up by the question - "Where do I start?".
Most people never get passed this seemingly basic question, they allow their positive sentiment to remain unfocused and never effect meaningful change. However it is far from an unanswerable question, and the quote heading this post can be very useful in doing so. If you can't figure out where to start, take stock of your personal resources and skill set, then sit down and write 2-3 social issues that concern you.
Then decide what would be the most effective way to deal with these issues, as well as realistically what you can hope to achieve with your aforementioned personal resources and skill set - the key here is recognizing your constraints as freedoms and not as flaws. By focusing on ones personal constraints, one is free from the paralysis of inaction, one is free to be focused and practical, one is free to make a tangible difference. Strike a balance, allow yourself to dream a little - but not a lot, offset every personal utopian vision with pragmatic decision making.
Do that and soon enough you will recognize your constraints as freedoms, every stagnation as a possibility for innovation.
- R
resources, you’re forced to be very creative in using and reusing them.)"
There are far more people in the world that want positive social change than ever achieve it and though in part the reason for this waste of potential for altruism is due to the structural limitations of many societies, there is a far simpler, more insidious reason that so many well meaning individuals never make good on their desire to help their fellow human beings in a meaningful way.
That reason can be easily summed up by the question - "Where do I start?".
Most people never get passed this seemingly basic question, they allow their positive sentiment to remain unfocused and never effect meaningful change. However it is far from an unanswerable question, and the quote heading this post can be very useful in doing so. If you can't figure out where to start, take stock of your personal resources and skill set, then sit down and write 2-3 social issues that concern you.
Then decide what would be the most effective way to deal with these issues, as well as realistically what you can hope to achieve with your aforementioned personal resources and skill set - the key here is recognizing your constraints as freedoms and not as flaws. By focusing on ones personal constraints, one is free from the paralysis of inaction, one is free to be focused and practical, one is free to make a tangible difference. Strike a balance, allow yourself to dream a little - but not a lot, offset every personal utopian vision with pragmatic decision making.
Do that and soon enough you will recognize your constraints as freedoms, every stagnation as a possibility for innovation.
- R
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Comment by Simon Brookes on March 3, 2010 at 8:54am
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Hi Rory
welcome to Evoke and thanks for sharing your wonderfully written blog post. I have given you +1 for courage because I think it does take courage to be introspective and really take stock of ones strengths and constraints. Coincidentally I posted a response to some video evidence submitted by another player, Ronald Kasendwa, which was very similar in essence (but not so well written as your post!) :-). You can see it here:
http://www.urgentevoke.com/video/quest-1-the-personality-traits
Maybe you you could add Ronald as a friend and spread this concept further throughout the EVOKE network.
Also, by completing Quest One - Secret Identity, you will be showing others how you are a hero and not just an ordinary person.
Thanks
Simon
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Comment by Lauren Soffer on March 3, 2010 at 9:33am
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What a beautifully written post! You show great vision!
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Comment by Josh Judkins on March 3, 2010 at 9:37am
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Great post, Rory!
I've certainly suffered myself from the paralysis of being unsure of how to put my good intentions to practical use - and your advice to start by looking at your limitations is really helpful.
I look forward to reading more of your insights over the coming weeks!
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