One Apple A Day #601 - from collecting to connecting
Our society is based on what I call the "collecting paradigm". In this paradigm, success is defined by how much you can collect; money, power, knowledge, land, people, connections, ideas. You name it. The critical factor is how much you can amass. Wealth and success are measured on what you have, material or immaterial. Potential is defined in terms of how much you'll be able to collect. In this paradigm, a lot of energy is then spent on protecting what you have accumulated. When you live into this paradigm or mindset, often what you have defines also who you are; your knowledge, skills, role. The collecting paradigm is one of scarcity and competition.
What would happen if we shift to a new paradigm? One that value connections above collections.
In this paradigm, it's all about connecting people, ideas, things, places, knowledge. The aim is to keep the infinite energy of the universe flowing. When we collect, we are stopping this flow by removing something from it. When we create a new connection, we expand the possibilities to flow exponentially.
It's a paradigm of abundance and collaboration.
I know, it's not easy. It requires each one of us to rethink the meaning of success and winning.
It's not about me anymore. It's about everyone.
Are we ready for such a shift?