I enjoy those who think outside the box. Those that have unconventional ideas, that cut across the grain or have concepts that might seem to contradict conventional wisdom. There's usually things to learn from their point of view.
Cody Limbaugh has put together a few blogs recently I would fit into that category. Here's an post of his as an example with goal setting. https://steemit.com/dtube/@layl/vvcgj1vj
Many things we've been taught may sound like solid advice but actually lead us down a much more difficult path than necessary. Being that everyone seems to agree that's the way it has to be done, many of us either carry the burden of the hardship, we just consider ourselves lazy or not up to the task... but there is another possibility. What if there was a better way that we just weren't made aware of?
I recently read the book "The Obstacle is the Way" again, and the biggest message I got was, the bigger the problem, the more valuable the solution! Most people don't want to tackle problems. They certainly don't welcome them. They'd rather avoid them, let someone else take on the responsibility, or just bury them behind other things. I can't really condemn that behavior but I do believe there is a another way, that may just benefit each of us more. That idea is to encourage people to take on problems head on and learn from them. To welcome problems and adversity as another step up in our understanding and wisdom.
That may sound rather daunting. With all the things people clutter their life with these days, the last thing people want to dedicate their time to is a seemingly impossible or difficult problem. But I would suggest that if we create an environment and awareness where people see the value in tackling problems, they will!
This is one of the ideas behind the Local Dynamo project. Creating the community infrastructure that allows people to achieve an awareness to an environment they may have not experienced before. A supportive environment where people are willing to listen and understand. Are willing to lend a hand. Are willing to act as a connector because they see each other as producers not just consumers. That the more knowledge and wisdom our community has, and has access to, the more capable we become.
How does that all work? How do people break out of the conditioning and constant programming of being in a consumer mentality? This is the purpose of Local Dynamo. To raise awareness, establish the practices, create the opportunities that allow people to have the experiences that unlock the mental prison they've accepted as being part of who they are.
Imagine a community that encourages it's members to confront problems and learn from them. That evaluates possible solutions and dedicates time and resources toward solving problems. That creates metrics to determine what works better. That assesses what is valuable and is also cognizant of what could be potentially harmful. Knowing that the biggest problems also have the biggest payoffs. With edification as a purpose rather than accepting the theoretical rhetorical subterfuge of our given society.
