Theory of Advantages and Disadvantages :

This is a theory which I came up with in 2018. Since then I have been observing this again and again over time. Later, these ideas got validated in various books.

All of us are not born equals.

All of us have unique advantages over others. Some people might have excellent genes hence they are good in logic, problem solving or possess excellent physical attributes. Some people get a great education as their parents were aware of how important a good education is. These advantages play a big role in anyone’s life. Think of advantage as your unique weapon. Similarly all of us have some disadvantages. Some might be prone to unhealthy habits, some might have anger issues, some might be unfortunate to have some physical disabilities. Some diseases are genetic.

The end result of your life and starting point of your progeny would be the net sum of these advantages and disadvantages. Read the last sentence again.

Advantages & Disadvantages not only play a role in personal life. They also play a big role in Virtual and Real games. Businesses, Armies, Nations also have advantages and disadvantages. A young population was a huge advantage for China. Lack of natural resources can be a big disadvantage for any nation.

Top businesses have a lot of advantages. They don’t mention it in public but they do have some advantage which helps them retain their position. Great advantages help you maintain your positioning in business and war. Businesses which do not have any advantage will eventually fail. Startups have advantages of speed. Big businesses have advantages of brand and capital.

Great Environment is a huge advantage. Why do you think most of the good physicists were in the US or why did most of the inventions came from the US? The United States provides a great advantage to all the aspiring scientists, entrepreneurs, etc in terms of a good environment.

Individuals, Nations & Businesses have a little control of their destinies. Most of our lives would be spent enjoying the benefits of the advantages and suffering due to our disadvantages. This sounds dramatic but that’s the truth.

Does that mean that we do not have anything in our control in our personal lives- The answer is No.

We do have little control. First, We will have control over our lives if we become mindful of our advantages and disadvantages. Being mindful also comes to those who reflect back and have good education. Second, we take proactive action to mitigate the disadvantages.

The real successful life would be the one which would reduce the disadvantages it received and amplify the advantages it got to increase the net sum and pass it to the next generations. I also feel that carrying over advantages to the next generation is evolution. The next generation do not necessarily mean your own progeny. Some advantages are for the greater good.

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