And eventhough I have not yet finished reading Originals, I can tell that central to both books is the idea of doing something original, and how one does not have to throw everything overboard and puts one's standard of living at risk simply because there is something that one feels one must do - there is nothing wrong in abstaining from throwing everything overboard and burning all bridges in the process just because of an urge to live out an original idea - still, there are enough available hours every day to do things like that.
And hence, I became fascinated by the thought: "Gee, if I do not have to give up my standard of living, my daytime job and my way of life to do something original - why must I have to do it for an original idea that I can earn money from? Why don't I simply find something other people could enjoy and benefit from, now that I do not have to worry about the money, it might bring?
It is a tempting thought indeed - and the very moment you have accepted it, it sets you off on creative thinking about the best ways to do something that other people can enjoy and benefit from - not just what everyone else do, but something original, exiting and challenging? Or, combining the words of the two authors who inspired me, into the summoning I felt: Choose Must, Originals!
It is a path that I have only just begun to tread, and most likely I will become increasingly inspired while reading Originals. But already I feel a deep sense of gratitude towards Adam Grant and Elle Luna for having inspired the thought in me. And if more people joins in, this might become a revelation in the service of the common good.
(Translated from Overskriften, der ikke ville oversættes)
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