Solitude vs. Solidarity: The Two Europeans Who Taught Me About Mutual Support
The Shock of Cultures: Individualism Meets The Tribe I live in a country where individualism is often the norm. In business, we value self-reliance, self-sufficiency, and the idea of making it on your own. This is the path I myself took to build my firm. Yet, there is one value that deeply moves and challenges me: solidarity (mutual support) . I discovered its profound power through my volunteer work, where I had the chance to meet two extraordinary women: one of Swedish origin and the other of German origin. Their Superpower: Solidarity as a System These women inspire me with their radically different approach to mutual support. For them, solidarity is not an abstract concept; it is a system integrated into how they live and conduct business. The Swede (The Collective Intention): She embodies the idea that success is not solitary. Her culture values the collective and collaboration over competition. She constantly reminds me that success is amplified when we stand together....