Intelligence (I) alone is not enough.
There are intelligent people who build weapons of mass destruction, pollute the environment, wreak havoc on the economy, or live emotionally distraught lives. Some may not be aware of the consequences of their choices. Some choose to ignore their awareness entirely.
Awareness (A) alone is not enough.
There are people who are conscious of the world’s problems, but not of their own. Some may mindfully balance their daily yoga asanas but not their monthly finances. Others may have enough awareness to avoid adding to a problem, but not enough intelligence to take part in creating the solution.
How we uncovered our purpose.
Seeing persisting problems in the world, we founded PD to take part in designing the future. We rolled up our sleeves and dug deep for pursuits greater than fame and fortune. Years later, a profound insight inspired our core purpose.
“We cannot solve the significant
problems in our lives with the
same level of thinking we used
when we created them.”
– Attributed to Albert Einstein
This perspective led PD to our MTP (Massive Transformative Purpose) to Raise I+A. Because the purpose is grand, it can transform both the pursuers and the world. We focus on what we believe to be the most consequential in solving problems on any level — personal, organizational, social, and global.
How might we Raise I + A in our daily lives and work?
Here are some reflective questions to guide our day-to-day towards actualizing our MTP.
- What did I learn today?
- What did I teach today?
- What problem did I help solve today?