All of us think that our circle of influence is too small and insignificant in the larger order of things. But consider this: Anyone interacting with us also slots us into at least 3-4 'classes'. For instance, I am a woman, parent, Hyderabadi, Delhiwali, Punjabi, Sikh, development sector person, consultant….
When we interact with people, we are giving them a data point, not just about us, but about all the classes into which we have been unconsciously slotted.
So many ppl have said, "We always thought that XYZ are very snooty, but you are so down to earth and humble."
- That is an exception data point about all XYZ that this person will encounter, and will discuss IXYZ with.
So what? Does that mean anything perceptibly larger than what we currently think our circle of influence is?
In a simple mathematical calculation, if you have 10 new interactions a day, and each of them slots you into 2 classes (a bare minimum), and each class has a population of 10,000 (less than the bare minimum), you create an impression/behavioural data point about 2,00,000 people every day.
Over a productive lifetime of 55 years.. I leave the Maths to you.
THAT is your true power. Use it well.
When we interact with people, we are giving them a data point, not just about us, but about all the classes into which we have been unconsciously slotted.
So many ppl have said, "We always thought that XYZ are very snooty, but you are so down to earth and humble."
- That is an exception data point about all XYZ that this person will encounter, and will discuss IXYZ with.
So what? Does that mean anything perceptibly larger than what we currently think our circle of influence is?
In a simple mathematical calculation, if you have 10 new interactions a day, and each of them slots you into 2 classes (a bare minimum), and each class has a population of 10,000 (less than the bare minimum), you create an impression/behavioural data point about 2,00,000 people every day.
Over a productive lifetime of 55 years.. I leave the Maths to you.
THAT is your true power. Use it well.
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