Photo by Tod Seelie—Sucka Pants & Every day I Live
“If somebody got more successful than me, it was partly my success. My success wasn’t based on how I could push down everyone around me. My success was based on how much I could push everybody up… And in the process they pushed me up, and I pushed them up, and we kept doing that…” ~George Lucas
I’m with Mr Lucas, my friends’ success feels like my own. In our society we are taught to compete against one another, to win and to look after number one. Over the years I’ve learnt that it’s far better for everyone if we help one another and work together rather than competing against each other. A lot of times we forget that as a group, a collective we can be stronger than as individuals. It’s advantageous to all when we work collectively.
Become your friend’s greatest cheerleader. Spread the word about what they do. Pool your talents. It’s so beautiful to see collectives form and in action creating. Share information, contacts, networks, ideas. Give where and when you can. Don’t ask for a hook up. Support what your friends do—it’s their livelihood. Why not pay full price for their service, product, or performance. Help them build their empire. You can be neighbours in Possibility City!
When we help each other we build community.
“Never doubt that a small, group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” ~ Margaret Mead
Let’s grow together!
PS- People tend to remember those that have helped them or looked out for them.
i like the quote at the bottom.. i’ve used it on several occassions myself ;)
Jhonny – I know you have ;) You’re a clever man. xo
I wish there were more people like you in the world that cared! I always help support my friends’ bands by buying merch at their shows :)