The world needs more thinkers to help with the current global crisis but also to help with the small and big problems (environmental, social, economic, etc) that hinder developed and developing nations. Ideas and then following up with action is the greatest thing that thinkers to do. We need less people with intelligence talking about how to use a social network(I am guilty of this one) or how XYZ did this. Thinkers need to create ideas and put them into action by getting the message to the right people. Also we need thinkers to be able to step outside of their own opinion, listen and see that there is more than one approach to a problem. I have learnt whilst living in China that there is not one way or one right way to do something as long as we get to the same destination and the bigger idea is achieved then we have achieved the goal we set out to do.
So if your a thinker(I mean this as in your constantly thinking and can’t stop), start using your thinking to create solution to big problems and advance ideas that will create a solution. Throw some of your brain power not money at problems. How? there are many non-profits in your city that are looking for people to help with ideas. To better utilise your ability concentrate on non-profits in your area of expertise.
Less opinion, more action
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