Persistence In The Right Environment Substitutes Talent

Question: Can persistence always be a substitute for talent? Answer: Yes, especially if the persistence is done through a purposeful, mutually supportive, mutually complementing environment. It is even more so if our goal is to become “truly Human” which means full integration with other similarly inclined Human beings. In that context inherent, individual talent serves … More Persistence In The Right Environment Substitutes Talent

Dealing With Problems In An Integral World

Question: How do you deal with problems in life? Answer: By climbing onto the shoulders of others. Contrary to our inherently proud, individualistic, heroic beliefs on our own we are exactly like body parts that have been severed from the body and are left alone. Especially today – in the fully integrated and interdependent world … More Dealing With Problems In An Integral World

The Best Form Of “Self-Help”: Asking Help From Others

Question: How do you help someone help themselves? Answer: I know it goes against the main direction, belief of our Western society, against all the so called “self-help courses, teachings”, but in truth nobody is capable of helping themselves. There are two very “graphic” quotes about this: “A prisoner can’t free himself from prison alone”, … More The Best Form Of “Self-Help”: Asking Help From Others