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Wrapping up the weekend in NSW and clearly One nation taking 6% of the primary vote in NSW is not the kind of result I’d like to see in Australian Politics. Particularly given the events of the last couple of weeks. However, rather than bang on about that right away, I think it highlights a need for more access to less confirmation bias for all sides of the socio-political spectrum.
We'll give away this free tip for the next innovation on Linkedin Twitter and Facebook because I strongly believe that until we do a better job of understanding the beliefs and anxieties of those we don’t agree with, we will not be able to move the needle effectively. We need to listen more, learn better and discuss with each other in a more productive way if we are going to have any chance of improving equality of opportunity for all. We work towards these outcomes with The Just Be Nice Project every single day. If you or your organisation are looking for ways to better understand each other and improve the lives of those in need, get in touch. My gratitude will be boundless as always. We cannot continue to change the way people help people without your support.
In the aftermath of one of the most horrific acts of violence seen on this side of the globe, we have to double down on our capacity to understand and support all communities.
Fear, whether from sources real or imagined, is a powerful devisive force in communities. We need to take the time to understand the source of fear in our communities and work to allay these anxieties and support people through their concerns so that we can all eventually support one another fully. A rising tide lifts all boats, we need to ensure everyone is benefiting from the wonderful resources and opportunities we have in this country and prevent those who would take out their frustrations on the most vulnerable from doing so. Eggs, unfortunately, are not the answer. In this moment, more than ever, we need more understanding. We need to be considered, grown up, rational and supportive. Division is never going to lead to cohesion, the harder people try to pull everyone apart, the tighter we must hold onto one another and ensure no one gets left behind.
If you are looking to improve your character as individuals and culture as a collective, you need to be looking in the right spot, asking and answering the right questions and building understanding in a way that makes sense to you. It’s not always easy, it can be confronting, but it is always worth it.
Get in touch to begin the process now and kick off 2019 with open minds, open hearts and a commitment to excellence as humans. You deserve to be the best you can be and we believe the world needs you to be the best you can be too.
After several conversations with people after our response to the Gillette video, Just Be Nice Project Founder - Josh steps up to discuss a way forward.
Yes, the video is longer than the recommended digestible length for social media, but maybe the discussion of masculinity, character and being good men needs more than 90 seconds of our time. Rather than always speaking about what being a good man isn't, let's start a discussion about what we think a good man is. Let's decide on what kinds of behaviour and character we are going to support and promote, and build a culture of strong, engaged, interested, caring, intelligent, open and understanding men. What does it mean to be a man to you? What kind of men would you like to see? What does positive masculinity look like to you, in a future where we have communities of people that look out for one another, who open doors for one another, who lift each other up and ensure everyone feels safe and supported? Moving forward requires looking forward, so let's set some aspirations to improve equality of opportunity for all, and help everyone be the best they can be.
While an ad from a razor company has caused a bit of a stir over the last few days, we ask, what is wrong with being the best a man can get? Wherever possible we should look at opportunities for excellence as opportunities. Areas to improve as possibilities, not only criticisms. We should take responsibility not only for ourselves, but for those around us and help them be better. We should relish the chance to be better, and move towards that together, following those that do a good job and lending a helping hand and a truckload of understanding to those that need a hand. If you are looking for ways to help educate yourselves, your workplaces, schools or communities on how to tackle these developmental and conversational hurdles, get in touch. We'd to have a chat about how working with the JBNProject helps improve equality of opportunity for all. 
We aren't here to demonise for-profit or non-profit organisations. We are here to demonise waste.
We don't believe that good will is more important than good skill for people in need. We believe that we can change the way that people help people, but we need your help, if you or your organisation are looking to have a more significant and relevant impact in the world, get in touch.
To talk about empowerment without talking about development is a pitfall that we are mindful of. There is no good pathway to diversity and inclusion until we relentlessly develop and maintain relevant development pathways for diverse communities. Without investment in developing these communities, we are only paying lip-service to the idea of a diverse and inclusive future.
If you are serious about improving inclusivity, diversity and keen to hear about the developmental possibilities for your organisation or workplace, get in contact and we will discuss the options to help you build an environment that is really empowering people and ensuring inclusiveness and equality of opportunity for all.
Wairua Spirit perfectly embodies the commitment to excellence, grit, long-term development, determination and character that we at the Just Be Nice Project promote. We are overjoyed at the opportunity to support Jamie Milne as he and the Wairua team support us.
Helping people, help people. It’s what we do, we can’t do it without the commitment of humans like Jamie, we can’t do it without strong Wairua. Over the next decade 2019 – 2029 we will be a part of creating an artefact in the form of a documentary that will explore the powerful, often invisible, drivers of the human spirit in response to extreme physical demands. The subject of ‘Wairua’ will be explored in the testing environment of ultra-endurance running. Jamie will be taking part in another decade of extreme tests of mind and body, taking part in new Ultra-marathon challenges each year. 10 years, 10 of the worlds most challenging Ultra-Marathons and 10 years of impact. The events are;
The first event will be the Hurt 100 in Oahu Hawaii a 100-Mile Endurance Run. Jamie has been selected as a participant through the 2019 HURT 100 lottery process and will compete this coming January 2019 (only 100 elite ultra-runners are selected annually). We cannot overstate our appreciation for the opportunity to be a part of the Wairua Spirit story, we look forward to growing and building Wairua together over the coming decade. Kia Kaha (Stay Strong) Check out Wairua Online Here On Instagram Here; and On Facebook Here!
 We want to change the way people help people. To do that, we need to continually improve the understanding of the needs of communities and causes of disadvantage. To do that, we actually need to guide people to mastering their own character in order to develop perspective that allows them to understand other people's circumstances. On this mission, we have seen children being 'taught' disadvantage in a way that actually harms their capacity for resilience and real understanding, not through any bad intent, but through confusion as to the best way to develop understanding and agency for people of all ages. If you, or anyone you know are looking to build character and resilience, or looking to have a meaningful impact in the world, enquire about our courses and opportunities for partnership below. |
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