The art of possibility seems to exist within each of us. Its simply unlocking the natural survival instinct that seems to be blocked by our own desires. I however, did not understand this phenomenon until reading just these few chapters. Most people are not quick to change the tunnel vision that has been placed on us by other people’s possessions. We tend to or try to adapt to the environment that consumes us. But what if the environment adjusts to our situation? What if we approached all areas before giving up of accepting an impossible situation?
The authors suggest that each of us create/invent our own environment through positive motivation. The “given an A” chapter explains this dynamic that individuals will perform, in any entity, according to the faith they set for themselves. During my undergraduate studies, many moons ago, I was satisfied receiving “C” in the class, as long as I passed. This was my way of thinking for the first 2 ½ years. It was only my senior year where I had to work three times as hard to achieve my A’s because I created the “C” environment and I only did subpar work. If we train our minds to think differently and unlock our instincts, we all will perform much better and the world would be a better place.
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ReplyDeleteYou bring a very valuable point of adaptation and acceptance. I, too believe that humans are very weak and need to socialize and feel accepted no matter what the environment, in order to function without depression. I believe it takes good education to shift those "needs of belonging" so each individual understands that being ourselves does not mean loosing acceptance. Going against conformation is much harder in younger years and many kids would rather do as others do, only to be accepted. However, if the classroom environment would encourage "out of the box" experience many kids could discover the art of possibility. Great perception on the chapters!
great observations.
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