"There is a paradox at play: Influence isn’t diminished at all when you share yourself generously. Instead, it multiplies the more you offer the inner treasures of your heart—your earned wisdom and vulnerability—to the world." Something so special that is so well put. Beautifully said. Somehow, being kind genuinely has a way of bringing kindness back.
I have written about how we all have a gift, through our actions and words, to influence others, and you can use this power to help others (https://fromtheheartwriting.substack.com/p/the-gift). What you write here reminds me of that, and I especially appreciate that you write about the importance of showing you're human and being kind.
This is so good to read. It deepens things for me and I feel encouraged. When you know you are an ant walking around on a quantum computer, it is a paradox…as life and experience does offer deep gifts that can be shared and yet it is never enough or The Truth. But I guess I like that too. Life remains intriguing, interesting, and captivating.
Great post, Kevin. I think many of us get stuck at the insight level. With so many ways (social media and the internet) to remain there, it's becoming harder to get the authority required to be influential. Thanks for sharing.
That's the thought, how do we know we have earned enough of the wisdom to be an authority, and have the confident to move on to influence? When we embrace humility, we probably stay in the zone of "learn with me" or "let me share the little I know", rather than move to "let me teach you" zone.
Thank you for sharing all this!
"There is a paradox at play: Influence isn’t diminished at all when you share yourself generously. Instead, it multiplies the more you offer the inner treasures of your heart—your earned wisdom and vulnerability—to the world." Something so special that is so well put. Beautifully said. Somehow, being kind genuinely has a way of bringing kindness back.
I have written about how we all have a gift, through our actions and words, to influence others, and you can use this power to help others (https://fromtheheartwriting.substack.com/p/the-gift). What you write here reminds me of that, and I especially appreciate that you write about the importance of showing you're human and being kind.
Thank you for sharing!
This is so good to read. It deepens things for me and I feel encouraged. When you know you are an ant walking around on a quantum computer, it is a paradox…as life and experience does offer deep gifts that can be shared and yet it is never enough or The Truth. But I guess I like that too. Life remains intriguing, interesting, and captivating.
I love this one Kevin! Becoming the best version of our authenticity is the ultimate ripple. Thats our real memoir. Thanks for leading the way. 🙏❤️
Great post, Kevin. I think many of us get stuck at the insight level. With so many ways (social media and the internet) to remain there, it's becoming harder to get the authority required to be influential. Thanks for sharing.
That's the thought, how do we know we have earned enough of the wisdom to be an authority, and have the confident to move on to influence? When we embrace humility, we probably stay in the zone of "learn with me" or "let me share the little I know", rather than move to "let me teach you" zone.