Comments on: A Short Guide to True Authenticity: Break Away From The Herd

By: Lisa Chester

Lisa Chester — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 19:51:27 +0000

Awesome article Ronnie! I have to second Brett on the most excellent quote selections. I really liked your statement:

“Don’t waste your energies and resources on anything irrelevant. It’s all about opportunity cost. What activity would be more beneficial to your purpose? Farmville or reading anything you can get your hands on.”

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Sat, 26 Mar 2011 04:12:11 +0000

It’s a fun journey to figure things out.

What are you up to now Ronnie, as it’s been a year +. What’s changed with you?

Cheers, Sam

By: Adventure-Some Matthew

Adventure-Some Matthew — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:39:54 +0000

Too many people don’t know what they want, and don’t even know that they don’t know. Until people realize that they are a part of the herd, they won’t be able to get out of it.
My life, and outlook upon it, has changed quite a bit once I began steering its course instead of just going on the ride. Now I want to help others do the same!

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:03:03 +0000

I completely agree with ya Steven. Too many people do “simply act”, and I personally think people act without thinking because they may see everyone else around them doing it. Its the Herd mentality. Appreciate the kind words!

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:59:22 +0000

I loved the Alchemist. That actually helped inspire the title! I’ll have to check out Angelou’s poem thanks for the reference. Definitely going to save that quote too! Thanks, Monique.

By: Ronnie

Ronnie — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:51:01 +0000

In a sense, we will always conform to groups and people similar to us. And certainly, the “untemplater” herd is growing. The point I’m trying to get at is that by practicing true Authenticity, you will become comfortable and not fearful of leaving the herd, if you decided to.

You’re right for sure about safety in the herd. And that is perfectly OK with people who want that. But I’m always reminded by a famous saying of Ben Franklin….”Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” That of course is kinda an extreme quote though.

It basically comes down to knowing yourself and what you want. Then you can find out what herd to be apart or what herd to leave. I’m still figuring this out as well. Hope that helps!

By: Steven Spalding

Steven Spalding — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 18:07:05 +0000

Fantastic post Ronnie! Whether in business, relationships or life there is a lot to be said about taking the time to figure out who you are and why you are doing the things that you are doing. I think too many people simply -act- without giving themselves the space to figure out what motivates and drives that action.

Well said sir.

By: Monique Johnson

Monique Johnson — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:58:03 +0000

Hi Ronnie!

This article really touched home. Have you read The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho? It definitely focuses on the philosophy of being a sheep. If you haven’t you should really check it out. This post also made me remember a poem by Maya Angelou called “Haters” and when you referred to Robert Greene, I remembered one particular line in the poem: ” It’s dangerous to be like somebody else… If God wanted you to be like somebody else, He would have given you what He gave them!”

Thanks for sharing this post!!

By: Financial Samurai

Financial Samurai — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 13:12:51 +0000

There’s definitely safety in the herd.

But, do you think it’s now about breaking away from the “untemplater” herd now that there are so many?

Many have noticed that because of the downturn in the economy, we’ve seen a flourish of those going back to school and becoming entrepreneurs. What happens when the jobs come back?

Best, Sam