Evolving Ideas

Ideas are relative. No idea is absolute.

In fact, there is no such thing as an “absolute.” For instance, because there is light, there are shadows – the absence of shadows also means the absence of light. A naked light bulb may seem incredibly bright when you turn it on in a dark room, but enter a room with a single naked light bulb turned on in the middle of the day and it will seem dark.

Everything is relative.

All the world’s philosophies, ideas, and ideologies are continually evolving, being adapted this way and that way. Nothing is ever set in stone. This is the nature of our world.

Of course, I do not mean to suggest that just because nothing is certain, nothing has any value either.

What’s important is to make forward progress while constantly adapting to new situations. For instance, a child just learning to walk will often stumble. The act of walking requires that one lose balance. In order to walk – to put one foot in front of the other – you must lose your balance. You lose your balance and then you regain it. And by repeating this process, you move forward.

Progress in civilizations and society occurs in essentially the same way. Most likely, the very essence of evolution is actually located somewhere within this process of stumbling and getting back up.

This is not an abstract theory. Realizing this to be true will help you in every part of your life. Needless to say, this includes business.

Do not be afraid of losing your balance and falling over. Children learn to walk while stumbling, but half a year after they start, they rarely stumble.