collaboration of knowledge sharing

Recent articles about boomers and unprecedented growth in new non-profits got me wondering why collaboration is such a challenging outcome for humans. So it was refreshing to stumble upon the WikiMEDIA personal plea for support posted by its founder. I gave.

What is the Future

Reminds me of the question on Middle School blog -- where will you be in 25 years, identify three outcomes. It is all relative.  25 years was identified because it was conderably after the future they considered.. going to or graduating from High School.  Nearly all identified the classic married with kids scenarios circa the '50s.  Most projected the teacher continuing to be kool and happier at what he does..teach out-side of the box. A few anticipated being successful

I reflect that my future has been and remains tied to the futures of my children.  I just consulted with them indicating that if I continue in this vein of planning I can leverage my assets for the good of all. However, if my future is defined based on prioritizing me only the outcomes will be different.