We have met the enemy and the enemy is our apathy

Are we drowning in a sea of apathy and if we are how do we get out of it?

Apathy displays itself as not giving a damn. It displays itself as indifference, hopelessness and why should I bother. Apathy is the result of feeling helpless and powerless. We are drowning in a sea of apathy in our businesses, governance, education and daily life.

Apathy (Photo credit: Toban Black)

The ways that apathy shows itself include

Lack of respect for each other and their property
Increase suicide and depression
Reality shows that show obnoxious behavior, abuse and bullying
No service, caring or interest in the workplace
Bullying both in person and cyber bullying
Voting for the least offensive candidate because there is no one running who could do a good job
Criticizing those who try to get the job done
Ignoring the wrongs around you because you are afraid of being targeted or abused

Is there a solution to the apathy that is overwhelming the world and business?

Probably! But to solve this will require you to take a risk and commit to living today as if it was your last day on earth.

It takes doing your best every moment of every day with whatever tools you have available regardless of what the challenge is.

It takes keeping your word and respecting both yourself and the person you committed to.

It takes a thick skin when people unknowingly or knowingly insult you. Remember most people are self-centered and only see things from their point of view.

It takes stopping jumping to conclusions about what people will say or do in the circumstances.

It takes never regretting your choices but accepting that did your best, kept your word and lived for today.

It takes living the 5 Agreements

Everyone Needs AAA but sometimes it takes a 2 by 4 to get out of the apathy

The three As are Acknowledgement, Acceptance and Appreciation and every human being needs these things every day. When used in your daily life and in business then we have the opportunity for 3 more As – Action, Achievement, Accomplishment.

Today will you be apathetic or will you fight apathy and acknowledge someone who is different, accept them as being perfectly them and appreciate the differences between you and them and the fact that you are both here on earth for a purpose?

In the comments share how today, you intend to fight your apathy. What will you do today to be the difference you want to see in the world?

To your success