The individual is important, powerful, and sovereign. But man is a social animal. All of our greatest accomplishments as a species — from the great works of architecture to the curing of disease to landing on the moon — are social accomplishments. People of great vision must ultimately convince others of the crucial quality of their vision. Without that ability to convince, to unite with others in common cause, a good idea is just that: an idea.
The companionship that we seek and hold is crucial to our own success as people. Surround yourself with those whose sights are set in the gutter and that’s where you’re going to end up. Surround yourself with people who seek to overcome and to self-actualize and they’re going to help you along that journey, as well as many others along the way.
What’s more, while you’re on your way up, it’s important to reach out and help others less fortunate than you. It’s not purely a question of this “feeling good” or being good for the soul in some abstract sense. Rather, enriching the lives of others also enriches your life, both by allowing you the opportunity to practice the skills you have acquired as well as to engage in your community and enrich yourself through working with others.
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