I not only use the brains I have, but all I can borrow.
Woodrow Wilson
In the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger's character, Scarecrow, believes he must go in search of a brain. He travels with Dorothy, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion down the yellow brick road, facing perils and mortal danger to reach the Land of Oz to see if the great and powerful Wizard of Oz will give him the brain he so desires!
As the friends travel and face seemingly insurmountable obstacles, an interesting dynamic develops. Scarecrow, working with his friends begins to come up with some very good ideas! Remember the scene where he uses reverse psychology to get the trees to "give up" their apples?
As Scarecrow is encouraged and sometimes challenged by his friends, his own mental aptitude seems to grow! He found himself surrounded by good people who were smart, truthful and didn't mind entering into a healthy debate to challenge him to think!
So, don't surround yourself with people who are "yes-men" who will mindlessly agree with your every statement and action. Instead seek out people who will be honest and will inspire you to develop your own belief system to the point that you know who you are and what you believe.
Go ahead! Use your brain....and borrow some wisdom from those around you!
Blessings,
Sharon
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