What do we believe? We all have none, a few, or many people, places, and things that we believe in. All of these are stored somewhere in our memory data storage. Some of these things we believe to be true some of the things we believe to be false.
Beliefs can be absolute – we know for a fact that our belief is true. Some beliefs are less positive and are subject to further thought and investigation.
We need to believe. We believe that we can breathe. We believe we can walk and jump and run. We can extend our arms to touch an object. Our beliefs include the process of talking, listening and participating in conversations with others.
What we believe is a direct result of our experiences and accumulated learning. This information is stored in our memory banks. Along with external data, we rely on continuous input from our genetic senses of sight, smell, sound, taste and touch.
Do we believe the input from our genetic senses? Do we believe our friends? Do we believe our enemies? Do we believe our family? Do we believe the images on the television program? Do we believe what we read in a newspaper or magazine? Do we believe what others believe?
The lucky ones in this world have a belief system that supports how they live. Beliefs surrounding life, evolution, creation, the universe and God all require thought.
When you describe something by starting with the two words “I believe;” it means you have an opinion which means you can think which means you have thoughts to share. It means you can listen to others and share their knowledge and opinions. Let people know what you believe. Start with yourself.
Richard Oppenheim helps individuals and companies get better. His effort is to deliver short term actions that will serve as the foundation for achieving long term goals, such as getting unstuck. He maps what is desired with what can be accomplished and then help create a personal road map for going forward.
As a CPA, Richard was an early innovator of computer based resources. Over the years, his efforts have integrated lots of business processes, personal actions, technology resources and decision making. He has developed computer based professional education courses and co-founded a company providing on-line education courses covering the areas of security, management and control over IT operations.
As an adjunct professor at NYU’s Graduate School of Business, Richard served as a Director with NYU’s Management Decision Laboratory. He graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and did post-graduate work at New York University.
His writing includes books, magazine columns, computer product reviews, feature articles, trade association pamphlets, book editing and ghostwriting.
His journey continues as he endeavors to guide and illuminate the path that others need to take.
