Don't follow blindly

Humans are quick to find a pattern to mimic. We’re quick to find a leader to follow. We long for a hero. We’re in search for a template that serves us all the answers on silver platter.

I think this may be an immutable characteristic for some. But not for you.

If someone tells you something, question it. If something falls into your lap, don’t assume it is the answer. Look at it; measure it; contemplate it’s side-effects; scrutinize it’s source; and test it against the world around you.

If we all make the best decisions with the best available knowledge, the world will become a better place. Most often, the “best” decision is different for each of us.

A request for your obedience is the desired behaviour that the third-party has for you. It may have merit, but obedience cannot be of virtue because it is merely a tool — which can be used for good or evil. When you accept a request, your actions are a derivative of the intended behaviour, which becomes quite risky if you aren’t privy to all the causes of such request. Often, these derivatives outlive many generations resulting in a cascading spiral. Therefore, take the time validate each request individually. You are the executor — the one responsible for your own actions.