Can we be the CORNERSTONE [and not just FOLLOWERS]

 Can we be the CORNERSTONE [and NOT just FOLLOWERS] ?

❓ Who cares to be a follower ? Surely there are legions amongst us who won't bat an eyelash to be a follower. No pun intended, following someone in the digital world where we live now is the most effortless act someone can ever take, literally not even lifting a finger because it's just a point and click thing.  But not to be cynical about our digital world, isn't this effort to be following is the least worthy act one can ever take if he wants to leave his mark, his imprint in our crazy world ?  Can it be more earth-shaking than just clicking FOLLOW ? 

But who cares to be a CORNERSTONE ?  Wikipedia defines CORNERSTONE is that stone that forms the base of a corner of a building joining two walls.  So, why can't we raise the bar by aiming to be a CORNERSTONE ?  Whether at your domestic situation at home or at your workplace [even as we all work virtually now], as the head of the family or even as a member of your workplace, a deeply engrained motivation to be a CORNERSTONE  will eventually lead you to make your mark.  A well-meaning responsible role [at home or at work] will go a long way that may warrant nudging rationale out of the window for the moment.  Give it your best shot, that of trying your tail off at the other end. 

Imagine your impact to your family or to your workplace if you are deemed a CORNERSTONE ?  You can get that tick simply out of your ability and confidence.  Think about your UPSIDE ?  What else can you give ?  Anything else you can parlay ?  At the end of the day, you can be either a fish or that fish bowl.  You just can't be both but think about it, if you're the bowl, isn't it more impactful ?  Even accentuating your upside.

Oh, this is not a movie review of THE UPSIDE but touching on that movie between a quadriplegic billionaire and an ex-con, it tells us to discover the positive and life-changing opportunities we may face in life.  You may be faced with a family dysfunction that ravages everyone in the family but why you don't go back to that 'treasure trove for the rainy days'? Have that chip on your shoulder.

Quoting Albert Einstein, 'the one WHO FOLLOWS the crowd will usually get no further than the crowd.  The one WHO WALKS ALONE is likely to find himself in places no one has ever been".  Things may become dicey but if it comes with the territory, you're right into the fire and it's a hell of an opportunity for you to make that game-changing mindset if either your family or your workplace reaps the benefits of your UPSIDE🎨