Would you believe me if I told you that more than 50% of our population do not THINK for themselves?
Of course you wouldn't, because you're prolly saying in your head "what's so difficult about independent thinking that people fail to do?"
Well, you're right, it isn't difficult but independent thinking is rarely done.
In fact, only a few people do this and these people are the ones you can easily spot out, they are ones whose names are announced on world tv/radio stations on a daily basis, they are the ones who are making impacts in their communities, society and the world at large.
These are the independent thinkers!!!
It's really a thing of bother that an act as simple as independent thinking sounds, very few have mastered it.
Somehow, it seems like the thinking parts of our brains have been shut down and we are left with no other option than to blend with the masses. And blending is a very dangerous thing to do.
The funny thing about our generation is that we are so good and comfortable with blending, and in return, we have lost our true identity.
Most of us cannot even make personal decisions and stand by it without being easily discouraged. We cannot make decisions and weigh the advantages and disadvantages that come with it on our own.
We have become so comfortable with Mr X says or decide, Why? Because YOU DO NOT THINK.
It's even sadder because of the kind of country we live in, you're almost left with no choice than to dance to the sound of the drums.
But YOU can be different, the outcome of your life doesn't have to be like that of the people around you, you can begin to make decisions for yourself and stand by them but all of this is possible if you begin to practice INDEPENDENT THINKING.
The ability to think is really underated but the act alone is powerful. When you begin to do your thinking for yourself, you will see the difference. No kidding.
And by thinking I'm referring to positive thoughts only. I'd love to also add that practicing INDEPENDENT THINKING comes with its own ripple effect, the moment you begin to consistently do that, it will affect almost every area of your life.
It was Henry Thoreau who said " Think for yourself, or others will think for you without thinking of you." And he wasn't wrong.
There are so many areas in our society that Henry's words are already coming to play and the only way you can be exempted from the pattern of "others thinking for you without thinking of you" is by developing the habits of independent thinking i.e thinking for yourself.
A lot is going on in the world and to not just merely exist but live up to your full potentials, you need to think for yourself.
Enough of having someone else do the thinking in your stead, please USE YOUR HEAD, like literally.
Do not forget that the world is owned by THINKERS, irrespective of the type of thinking.
Enough of hiding in the shadows of someone else's decision, enough of letting the norms of the society detect your life. Enough of your nonchalant behaviours.
Sit up and THINK.
Practise INDEPENDENT THINKING, own your decisions, OWN YOUR FUTURE, own your life. You are no longer a baby, we are no longer babies.
If only you know how much you could do by only THINKING FOR YOURSELF.
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Have a wonderful week ahead.
