Are you one of the “crazy ones”?

JohnR1972JohnR1972
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Years ago, Steve Jobs recorded what I consider one of the greatest commercials ever made. It was called, “Here’s to the Crazy Ones.” The commercial celebrated people who “think different” and it ended with the phrase, “the people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do.”

Few people in history lead movements that impact the lives of millions of people, but nearly all of us have the ability to impact the lives of at least a few people or maybe even a few hundred people.

Whether you impact just a few lives or many lives, I would love to hear if you consider yourself one of the “crazy ones” and what you are doing to positively impact your corner of the world.

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  • JohnR1972JohnR1972

    In my case, I have had the opportunity to work with and mentor early career business professionals. Over the past 2 years I have put special emphasis on getting them to consider the human and environmental impact of business decisions they are, or will soon, be making. Decisions around sourcing components, outsourcing manufacturing, product lifecycle, etc. all have tremendous impacts on the environment and the lives of employees and their families.

  • jaswbrownjaswbrown

    I am definitely one of the 'Crazy Ones', but NDAs ALSO have the ability to greatly impact lives... :lol:

  • CuddleBarista1CuddleBarista1
    edited June 2023

    Yes and not very good at explaining my creative self to people. It just happens when least expected.

  • JohnR1972JohnR1972

    @jaswbrown - I completely understand. I worked under NDA’s with many consulting clients. In my current work I am not under any NDAs but I still didn’t want to get too detailed in what I share.

  • UREverythingUREverything

    Hell yeah!

  • [Deleted User]MrAdmirer (deleted user)

    Not really. I'm just your average, ordinary middle aged man just trying to get through this crazy thing called life.

  • IronicMaidenIronicMaiden

    I'm autistic, which automatically means I think differently. In my case, I have two particular gifts, an ability to see patterns and an ability to communicate with kids. I know I've positively impacted quite a few lives. I may not have changed the world, but perhaps I've changed it for them.

  • AllAboutSoulAllAboutSoul

    @Unscented_Lemon Domino effect... change it for one and they change for one or more... every effort, big or small, matters immensely!

  • AllAboutSoulAllAboutSoul

    I have mentored and trained many people in my careers, that makes me happy. Most people would say my super power is my constant happiness/joyfulness with life and living by the creed of "practice random acts of kindness." I'm not here to change the world in the Steve Jobs sense, but just to make it a better place as much as I can for others and not contribute to its demise.

  • GrayMatterGrayMatter

    I was a whole blood and pheresis donor for almost 50 years. If I've got the Crazies, then surely I passed it on.

  • [Deleted User]HumbleBaron (deleted user)

    Im a bit loco myself

  • sillysassysillysassy

    Awwwww I love this post @JohnR1972 what a fantastic thing to think about 😊🌼🌸

  • KaaGeeKaaGee

    Today after work I'm going to help another woman rider get her bike out of the garage and hopefully get comfortable with her ride. She posted for help on a local fb group. Sometimes it's a one-at-a-time thing.

  • [Deleted User]CharlesInWI (deleted user)

    @KaaGee Nice!

  • JohnR1972JohnR1972

    @KaaGee - 100%, sometimes one one one is the best way of making the world a better place!

  • RadiantHugsRadiantHugs Mod

    Most of my family and friends write me off as the crazy nut job woo woo type. I mean, what a wierd hobby it is to teach workshops on boundaries, consent, and how to cuddle with a bunch of total strangers. Only the crazy ones do and need that! Normal people are just supposed know that stuff. And when their touch needs aren’t met, they know to suck it up, and for goodness sakes they know not to talk about it in an online forum!!

  • JohnR1972JohnR1972
    edited June 2023

    @RadiantHugs - I love your answer. I hate to admit it but just a few short years ago I was like most of your friends and family. I am living proof it is possible for people to change (although in my experience it is pretty rare).

    One of my professors once explained it to me that MOST people form their opinions by age 21-25 based on what they are taught by their parents, extended family, religious leaders, peers, and first hand experience. Once those opinions and views are formed they solidify and by the time a person is in their 50s, they are so deeply ingrained that they are unlikely to ever change. That is also why the vast majority of advertising dollars are aimed at people in their 20s to 40s.

    For a person in their 40s or older to change their views, it usually takes a “seismic event” in their life.

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