Most of us have plenty of pigeons in our lives. After all, pigeons
are easy to find, and they often gather in large groups, which makes them very accessible.
There is a very low barrier to entry into those gatherings, so you will not be
left out. Pretty much any pigeon is accepted. And you won’t have to fly very
high to join them.
However, the pigeon life does bring with it some serious drawbacks.
For one, pigeons don’t really create much value and spend most of their time
crapping all over what others have built. They aren’t very ambitious and are
always looking for handouts. Pigeons are more focused on what you can do for
them rather than what they can do for others. Plus, they like to hang out on
the ground and thus lack the perspective that could be achieved from an elevated
vantage point.
We need to be seeking eagles, not pigeons. Yes, eagles will
be harder to find since they don’t gather in large crowds pandering to the
lowest common denominator. And yes, they
will be flying at much higher altitudes, so you are going to have to work to
get up there. But that altitude gives them perspective. It allows them to seek
opportunities and not handouts. And yes, it might get a little lonely at times,
but you will be dealing with a lot less crap.
In a world full of pigeons, look for the eagles.
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