There is no “them”, there’s only us. Our success as individuals, schools, communities, and societies is directly tied to our ability to see and understand each other in the context of “us”.
When we take the time to converse and understand one another we foster empathy, curiosity, and growth.
The Only Us Initiative is an invitation to make the world better by working together to grow up and face fears instead of embracing them. To conform when right and reform when not. Its goal is to inspire every individual to see and develop their own humanity, voice, and unique value so they can then come to see that same humanity and unique value in every other human in their home, school, job, and community.
Building a world where there is no “them”, there’s only us, benefits everyone.
This isn’t some lovey-dovey cause where we hold hands and dance to the music. This is about creating good things for ourselves and others by growing up, building, and participating in all relationships in win-win ways.
- With “only us” anxiety, insecurity, doubts, and depression turns into excitement, curiosity, confidence, and peace.
- With “only us” we get satisfaction by accomplishing common objectives instead of finding someone or something to blame.
- With “only us” we understand each other in the complex ways required to truly appreciate each other.
- With “only us” we no longer fear different.
- With “only us” life gets to be the messy, challenging, beautiful adventure with each other that it should be.
Commit to ONLY US
Join us by committing to transform every “them” in your life into a mentor or mentee where you create, negotiate, compromise and build win-win relationships and create a world where there is ONLY US.
Show your support for the marginalized groups and individuals that you care about by adding your name to the cause. You’ll get access to regular interviews with interesting people, things to think about, good ideas you can take advantage of, and events you can participate in. Simply click “Join Us” below.
FollowCreate ONLY US
Creating ONLY US starts with each of us as individuals, you and me, learning and understanding how we perceive and believe things and gaining more skills in proactively growing, adapting, and improving ourselves. Along the way, we start developing the skills to work with each other to adapt and improve our relationships and world in win-win ways. These skills and experiences culminate in the characteristics and traits that will enable us to navigate ANY situation in a progressive and ONLY US way. We call these the Only Us 8 Traits:
- Trait 1: Thoughtful decision maker
- Trait 2: Takes charge of their life
- Trait 3: Perpetual learner
- Trait 4: Objective focused
- Trait 5: Skilled investor of time
- Trait 6: Interpersonal master
- Trait 7: Win-Win committed
- Trait 8: Grateful and giving
