Who is Everyone?

In life, we often define terms. These terms can go from specific terminology that’s present in biology such as zoology and others. These kinds of terminologies are rather strict and understood instantly since they are defined for a specific narrow purpose.

There are also other terminologies which are confusing. For example, a simple one can be a pen. Is it black, blue, red or other rare colors of a pen? We don’t know but we assume it to be blue since it’s the most common.

Perhaps if a teacher uses it, a red pen but regardless, this is an easier example. A more confusing example could be a building. Is this building an apartment, a high-rise office tower, a mansion or other dozens of varieties of buildings?

I’m questioning because I am interested in our definitions. To clarify, we are not talking about the nature of language and its grammar per se but simply what we assume when a word is used. By grammar, it could be the difference between homophones etc but by assumption, we are talking what humans generally assume the instant we hear about it.

Today, I’m exploring the wording of ‘everyone’. When we say everyone, what do we exactly mean? Are we talking about literally everyone? Or are we merely assuming a certain subset of everyone? If so, on what basis though?

I am not silly enough to question whether it’s literally everyone or not. Any sane individual knows when we say everyone, we aren’t literally saying everyone but what needs to be challenged is the reasoning behind a subset of everyone.

If someone says, “I hate that everyone these days is littering the streets.” Perhaps such a certain contains anger and frustration but more so, in this context everyone seems to be the majority of the people.

After all, if literally everyone is littering the street then he would not say people these days are littering since it would become a regular occurrence. Only because it’s becoming far more often than the past is he bringing it up.

But on a deeper note, let’s say person A and B littered the public space. Person A littered because he couldn’t find a dustbin while Person B did so accidentally. My point is Person B does not litter intentionally.

Doesn’t this contradict our above silent agreement that everyone is assumed based on a certain subset of people? But clearly, Person A and B are vastly different. Person B would not even litter usually while Person A does without any guilt. Can these two people really be a part of everyone?

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Getting Rid of Emotions

We all strive to be something better. Successful in a word but how do we go about it? Certainly, doing an action that gives results helps.

If you want to be a pro at basketball then it only makes sense to practice basketball.

But aside from this, we also think about our mindset. Our mindset or rather our internal mood or energy dictates how we approach it and even how consistent we can be about it.

One of the ways we poorly or instinctively think is removing our emotions from the equation.

We think as such, “If only my rational mind can exist without any emotions then I can be infinitely successful in all areas of life.”

We despise our emotions since it catches us off guard and mismanages life.

Speaking of which, we even have a common saying that roughly says, “Don’t let emotions get in the way of your decisions.”

I am not saying that emotions do not affect consequences negatively. If you hit someone when conversing since you got angry then obviously it’s stupid and of poor taste.

All those are 100% valid points to make but the problem is that, this so-called rational mode of ourselves is from a rose tinted glasses view.

You certainly hate the anxiety you face when making a presentation or doing something completely new which is again, valid.

But you should also realize that this anxiety probably helped your ancestor to survive off and allow you to exist.

After all, by being anxious and skeptical about new ventures in the jungle, he ended up coming out alive since he didn’t choose the riskier options present.

Emotions can be helpful and exist for a good reason.

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Why Does Becoming Rich Matter?

It seems like this is rather an obvious one. Everyone in the world wants to get rich, I don’t think I heard anyone say they don’t want to.

I heard people say they don’t want to become rich not because being rich is bad per se but because they don’t want to spend their days climbing the ladder or building a business which takes away their quality of life.

But being rich itself, if there is an option to become one with no strings attached, I’m sure everyone would take it.

After all, having more money is like having a bigger house or being more attractive which are just good by itself generally.

But people want to become rich for the wrong reasons. People become rich so they can experience the pleasures and the high of life.

They want to live in this unrealistic bubble of extravagant paintings, impractical supercars for daily life and spurring their money on useless fashion and brand items.

Some may object to me and say that, “No, I worked so hard so that I can enjoy all these! There’s nothing wrong with it.”

I am not scaling a person’s morality based on whether they are doing these or not. I am simply saying that these are the worst reasons to become rich.

The biggest benefit of being rich isn’t being tapped here and not to mention, you only have so much money and this is a mindset problem.

Of course, some may say that’s not true if you’re a billionaire. But with how much yachts and properties can cost up to hundreds of millions dollars easily, I don’t really think it’s true either.

You can see this often with many famous rappers or sportsmen who waste all their wealth and become broke for these reasons.

This is a serious mindset problem which will keep you poor regardless.

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What Does Being Grateful Even Mean?

We live in a world of success and failure. Either someone already reached those goals or they are striving towards them.

At least, that seems to be the case with most people.

I’m not going to deny nor agree whether this is bad or good. After all, it depends on you as the individual doesn’t it?

But a common ‘solution’ we all hear is to be grateful. Whether you succeed or fail, just be grateful because at the end of the day, many people are jealous of what you have.

I mean, some people don’t even have food to eat right? Well, instead look at you! You have all basic amenities and are still complaining over some abstract goal you put for yourself.

I do not think anyone can outright reject the above claim by many because it’s simply true. However, I do feel a little skeptical… you will understand why soon.

Just be grateful. Just start journaling, pray before eating or contemplate about it.

It doesn’t sound bad does it? Well it isn’t but at the same time, I feel like we all do agree that we can smell a bit of bullshit about it.

It doesn’t seem too real either. It feels like a hazy dream or a feel-good quote that has no relevance in practice.

But some say it did change their lives.

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