When we are part of a network and, as previously stated, see ourselves reflected in that network, what does that mean? Do we see our conceptions and misconceptions reflected and do we find common ground in the confirmation of our peers? Do we find reflection of who we are and do our peers challenge our conceptions and misconceptions? I am looking for confirmation on being a worthwhile individual and want to be challenged so I can learn and grow. I am under no illusion that I am unique in that respect and think all people are in their own way looking for respect and a group of people they can trust and learn with.
Everybody has his or her own balance of value drivers, and chooses his or her own networks based on this balance. I would like to make this reciprocal; being part of a group means to understand the nature of the group and strive to make it better, not just yourself. It’s about adding to the world; new ideas, concepts, etc.. This means that networks can not just absorb everyone, we have mechanisms to separate and exclude chaff, we have mechanisms to reward sharing and adding new ideas, we make people feel proud of what they are part of. It’s our job to make it worthwhile on a group level, without loosing identity or at the cost of a superiority complex. You are welcome to join, but be prepared to be challenged to stay part of us!
How are we to benefit from this financially? It is actually quite simple; we need money to live our lives as individuals, but the source of our money is the community we live in. So join the community and act with the community and create value for the community. Participate, it will most certainly reward you for it in the expression of our time’s value; money.
How are businesses going to benefit from this? An old greek saying is: “The gods listen to mortals who listen to gods”. I think it’s self evident.
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