The More Experiments the Better.
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In the 1830s, progressive thinking was unfamiliar territory amongst America’s elite. Most intellectuals were members of social clubs where they forged their political, religious, and business alliances.
Having just published Nature, Ralph Waldo Emerson was emerging as a serious literary figure. Disgusted with the state of intellectualism, he and his contemporaries, including Henry David Thoreau, Margaret Fuller, and Bronson Alcott, formed the Transcendental Club of Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1836.
“Don’t be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Talk about experimenting. The group met sporadically and kept out those who excluded any topic from examination. From morality to mysticism, the members explored new thoughts, ideas, and concepts previously uncharted. Emerson emerged as a great public speaker whose strong personal belief system gave him the courage to buck popular trends. As a result, he was well rewarded in a career that indulged his passion for provocative thought.
Focus on a vision and work on it from different angles. This will allow for experimentation during the process.
As a leader, you need to envision the future and experiment as much as possible. You just might find the answer you are looking for.
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