Lessons for a father - Geography And Stupidity Are Unrelated

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It is actually very funny to be human. We fight everyday to prove, to each other, how different we are, and completely ignore how similar we really are. 

Let us look at the instance where we all make stupid mistakes. It doesn't matter where we are from, where we currently live and what we do for a living. We either already, or soon will, have the privilege of making mistakes.

But our propensity to be stupid, sometimes, is not the only thing that makes us similar. 

Most of us want to improve and build upon what we already have. People who do not have anything would probably want a few things. Those, on the other hand, that have had a bit of luck would want to be luckier. Those who truly give would, I have a feeling, like to give more. How about those who are happy or sad? Both would probably want the same thing: more happiness! 

Point being, we are similar in wanting things. That makes us behave like each other. It seems like our needs and geography are unrelated too.

But, can our origins determine what we can or cannot do if we wanted innovate or lead?

Having been on the receiving side of an experience like that, I can say, with a bit of experience, that the answer is a very temporary yes and a more long lasting no. 

If we want to practice leadership with passion, ethics, courage, integrity, humility and faith, our current or past set of latitudes and longitudes really do not matter.

If we want to innovate, solve problems and be willing and available to help, the only thing that matters, it seems, is that our head and heart are in the right place.

It looks like, then, that stupidity is not the only thing that binds us and makes our original and current address meaningless! 

What are some of the other things that make us similar?