Contrary to popular belief, there is no such thing
as an educated person. You are either learning or you are not. In today's world,
it is vitally important that you see the truth in Eric Hoffer's statement. The
win or loss, which is waiting in the wings for every person, is enormous. You
get to choose which you will experience.
Examine what Mr. Hoffer said. There are two obvious parts to his
statement. The first part is very clear; how well it is understood is another
subject.
"The learners will inherit the earth."
That's pretty straightforward. I want to come back and elaborate
on that statement because it is exciting, full of promise and possibility.
However it would probably be wise to look at the second part of his advice
first. Then, if you happen to fall into the category Eric Hoffer referred to,
you can change your situation and win.
"The learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a
world that no longer exists."
In virtually every country of the world you can find
individuals, thousands of them, walking the streets with degrees in their
hands...degrees from prestigious universities. They cannot find work. Why? These
individuals view the conditions and circumstances that surround them as very
frightening. They are the people who Eric Hoffer referred to who "are
beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists."
Look around, the world is definitely changing, and it will never
be the same again. Power is slipping away, disappearing from some circles, and
reappearing in others. Countries, companies and individuals who have held the
power in the past are quickly losing it, if in fact, they have not already
watched it melt in their hands. Their often smug, sometimes selfish,
domineering, complacent attitude has cost them dearly. They are confused and
this confusion is frequently fueled by their own ignorance. When that happens it
ultimately leads to anger or resentment - sometimes both. This negative energy
is then quite frequently misdirected, possibly at their loved ones, which then
causes an entirely new set of problems.
These people are clutched by an unseen enemy and their
frustration is endless because they are not sure what has happened or what is
happening. Their world seems to be turning upside down.
The entire world is in the midst of a paradigm shift, which is
unprecedented. There have been transitions in the past but nothing to equal what
we are presently experiencing. The world is moving from an intellectual to a
spiritual vibration. The rules for winning have changed dramatically and the
majority of the populations are still living with the old rules. There are an
enormous number of people in every community who have worked hard and
disciplined themselves to follow the only rules they know...still they are
losing. They are bewildered, confused and in many cases, angry and most feel
their anger is justified, whether it is or not matters little. They are doing
what they were taught by their parents, teachers, and employers. Unfortunately
they too, were working with the old rules.
In the past, individuals were recognized and rewarded for what
they knew. Corporations waited on the sidelines dangling monetary rewards
attempting to attract the graduates from the big name universities of the world.
There were the multi-million dollar MBA management development programs that
corporations placed their hope in for years. Most everyone was conditioned to
deify the intellect. Individuals were not properly recognized and rewarded for
what they did.
Rather than focusing on what is or was wrong, we should let it
go. Let the dead bury the dead. The world I grew up in is gone, forever. The
world has changed. We live in the new era. This is a spiritual world governed by
exact laws. Everyone who studies these laws and incorporates them into every
aspect of their life will be richly rewarded. I believe we would be wise to go
back to the promise Eric Hoffer shared, "In times of change, the learners
inherit the earth."
The learners are continually preparing themselves to adapt to
the changes. Rather than reacting they are responding to these changes and they
are responding in an appropriate manner. The learners are excited with the
prospects of what this paradigm shift is bringing.
Bob Proctor
