“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson.
What Emerson is saying here is that the highest accomplishment in life is to maintain one’s individuality in a conforming society. This highest achievement is upholding one’s authenticity amid societal pressures to conform.
Rollo May confirms it, “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice, it is conformity.”
This further explains what has always been the mystery of human nature and behaviour. I’ve always been passionate about life and its meaning.
My initial university training as an engineer sparked that question even more. As an engineer, you are trained to understand the components and mechanics behind structures and designs as well as how they work together seamlessly leading to a well-oiled machine.
This fuelled my passion for understanding human nature and behaviour.
Based on the above quotes, both by Emerson and May, I became curious as to why we conform from a biological and scientific perspective.
To answer this huge question, I use neuroscience and engineering fundamental principles to help explain and make sense of human nature and behaviour to give insights we never had before. It appears clear that the closer you are to your truth and freedom, the closer you are to your mental and psychological well-being.
My fifth and latest book The Neuroscience of Effective Leadership seeks to share insights into human nature and behaviour. By understanding ‘who you are’ and ‘why you are’ is such an amazing experience that frees your inner power.
When this happens, you start to see things from a new and empowering perspective. This perspective helps you see other people’s worldviews as not ‘opposing’ but different. This brings you closer to your truth.
