Progress
Indifference: The Silent Enemy of Progress
Indifference lurks in the shadows, a silent adversary against progress. I’ve discovered its power to stagnate growth and innovation.
It’s a tiny yet formidable foe, often underestimated.
Recognizing indifference is crucial to overcoming its grasp.
Here, I offer a step-by-step guide to combat this enemy. Embrace awareness as your first weapon.
Cultivate curiosity to fuel your drive. Commit to action, no matter how small the step may seem.
This battle is not won overnight but through persistent effort and resilience.
"The secret to growth is the willingness to challenge indifference at every turn." – Mike Brewer Click To TweetLet this wisdom guide you in transforming indifference into a catalyst for change.
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Moving Forward
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“Would you rather move one person ahead 1,000 steps or 1,000 people ahead one step?” This quote, often attributed to Confucius, presents a thought-provoking question about our impact on the world. The answer to this question can shed light on our priorities, values, and beliefs about the best way to create change.
On the surface, it may seem that helping 1,000 people advance one step each is more impactful. After all, it reaches a broader group of people, right? But the quote challenges us to think beyond sheer numbers and consider the long-term effects of our actions. Moving one person ahead by 1,000 steps could be a game-changer, not just for that person but for many others whose progress may inspire.
Consider, for example, a struggling student who receives personalized mentorship and support to achieve academic success. This student improves their life prospects and becomes a role model and source of inspiration for others in their community. In contrast, providing a small boost to a large group of students may have a positive impact, but it is unlikely to have the same ripple effect.
In this sense, the quote underscores the importance of quality over quantity when creating positive change. It’s not about reaching the largest number of people possible but rather making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we do reach.
Of course, this is not to say that we should ignore the needs of large groups of people. Rather, it’s a call to find the balance between making a difference on a large scale and profoundly impacting individual lives. By doing so, we can maximize our impact and create a better world for everyone.
In sum, “Would you rather move one person ahead 1,000 steps or 1,000 people ahead one step?” is a quote that challenges us to think deeply about the impact we want to make in the world. Whether it was said by Confucius or not, the message remains relevant and thought-provoking. The next time you’re faced with a choice between making a small difference for many or a big difference for one, remember this quote and choose wisely.
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It’s a New Year
It’s been a while.
I took the better part of six months off from writing. The chief reason; time.
Mills Properties, the company I work with, is emerging from some deep and excruciating growing pains. Pains that caused me to take time away from the things I love most. Writing be among them.
We still have a long way to go before we become the organization that we want to be; a journey that will no doubt be rich with reward but also rife with struggle.
Getting out of your own way and going void from breathing your own exhaust is often times the hardest work a company can do. Having the courage to embark is necessary. And shying away from monologue is central to building a great organization.
Not understanding that entrepreneurialism and leadership are two very different things can and will divide mediocre companies from great ones. With that in mind; the more time I spend at Mills the more I truly understand the absolute difference. I also understand the necessity for dreamers, strategist, managers and those who do the hardest work of all; the people who stay compelled to work with all the characters listed above.
Very few people can pull off both roles – entrepreneur and leader and the responsibilities that go along with each.
My hope for this year is that we find our way. And the writing I do from this point will be focused on scaling up progress and greatness all the while pushing for excellence.
A word I’ve pulled back from using (may the gods bless Tom Peters – I still love the guy).
It’s utopian and quixotic to think a company or a person can be excellent across disciplines such as heart, body, mind and soul. Across operations, marketing, accounting, capital improvements, and human resources. Across curb appeal, tour routes, landscape, product, pricing, leasing, etc.
Anyone who thinks otherwise is back to breathing their own exhaust.
With that – here I go. I will have fits and starts with my writing no doubt but I’ve penned a 2015 intention to keep it up as best I can. And the overarching intention is to capture the journey of scaling up a company for progress and greatness. And from time to time a hint of excellence!
Your thankful for the lessons of 2014 and looking forward to 2015 Multifamily Maniac,
M