First Principles – “the fundamental concepts or assumptions on which a theory, system, or method is based.”
The man on the cliff is staring at the sun while challenging the fundamental fear of falling that we all share.
Do you see the awe in this picture, or do you honestly see the fear of the fall?
If I’m honest I see AND feel both and I stand in the tension between them.
Elon Musk, the founder of PayPal, Tesla and SpaceX uses “first principles” when he tackles each of his endeavors as an architect for change. With an open mind for change he goes back to the root of things without fear. And he looks there for new options. And he often comes back with dramatic results.
What is the ultimate root of things for you, awe or fear? Engagement or withdrawal?
First Principles are interesting to consider. So are First Causes, but that’s another post.
Photo by Nicholas Sampson on Unsplash