JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON

 

Is JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON positive OR negative?  Generally it imparts a positive one because it's like egging people to join you on something that is good enough both for you and the other party.  And it is one of the proven marketing ploys that's been proven to generate positive results in terms of product patronage, revenue OR sales.  BUT there are circumstances WHEN JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON may NOT be the best way to go😌😌😌

Without being cynical OR skeptical, it is verily true that we should NOT JUMP ON THE BANDWAGON by default, accepting it hook, line and sinker.  NOT WHEN an idea is gaining traction.  NOT WHEN a trend is gaining ground.  NOT if and WHEN you see the whole crowd [or even a plurality] are taking one common direction.  NOT WHEN someone plays the role of a 'MESSENGER' to cascade a specific intent OR messaging.  NOT WHEN you could feel that peer pressure brewing up❎❎❎

On the other hand, we're NOT implying that outright, you shoot down someone's encouraging invitation OR ignoring as to why a plurality of the whole group is buying-in on a novel idea OR 'shooting down' the 'messenger' of the message.  Instead, it behooves that we thoroughly assess it, its PROs and CONs, its UPSIDEs and DOWNSIDEs and equally important, one question WHICH only you yourself can answer best enough is this:  WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS IF I DON'T RIDE THE BANDWAGON???

So, WHAT are the tell-tale signs to consider?

• If your PERSONAL CONVICTION seems missing and genuine support seems missing 
• If there's a potential for NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES - Critically evaluate first
• Important decisions like a career change or a major purchase [like properties] should NOT be based on trends
• And if it goes against your values OR ethics

Our takeaway:  Two succinct words.  THINK CRITICALLY.  SO HOW?  Do your own research.  Reflect on your own needs and align your personal goals [and purpose] to that so called trending thing.  And the bottom-line is, ensure that you will always come up with an INFORMED DECISION.  Mistakes [which sometimes turn out to be major blunders] happen because of 'knee jerk' decisions that were devoid of the essential information to help you before JUMPING ON THE BANDWAGON❗❗❗