Truths — Part One

This is in no way a chronological story

February 13, 2018

There is only one truth, and that is the one we see and know from our own lenses, even if they might be a bit occluded at times. No one else can be a witness to our every move and thought. And there are no “alternative facts”. A fact is a fact, and as it pertains to our lives, only we really know the truth.

Most of us (save me for the moment) work for companies, or for governments, that speak from both sides of their mouths. Even big-time “thought leaders” that thousands of us follow. They say do this and do that and you will be successful. “Wake up at 4:00am”. “Do the hardest thing first”. “Hit the gym first”. But my favorite comes from organizations themselves, and the theme and/or the mission of every company seems to be some form of, “love your employees and they’ll love your customers, and you’ll have a successful company and everyone will be happy”.

Bullshit. This is sheepherding. There is not a company out there where not one worker feels marginalized or jaded by said company for one reason or another, and it’s not just because they’re whiners or complainers.

December 3, 2019

As you can see, and if you follow me, you will see that I am a procrastinator. I am the thought leader’s worst nightmare. But sometimes, it takes time for thoughts to come to fruition through aging and perspective. I’m glad I saved this one for that reason. This is the first of three “chapters”.