The Resourceful Human Project
From the Stoics, the Fatimids, to Jewish Scholars, to Inventors to philosophers athletes to designers; this map draws on the rich heritage of humanity to help create Resourceful Humans.
COURAGE
The ability to speak truth to power and do what most needs doing despite great risk is fundamental to a resourceful human.
ETHICAL COMPASS
An unerring ability to navigate morally ambiguous terrain, with integrity and rock solid principals is a crucial part of a resourceful human.
GRIT
The ability to perseverance despite great challenges and over the long term is a key characteristics of a resourceful human.
ACADEMIC DEPTH
There is a drive to delve into the heritage of humanity, whether its science, mathematics or art with rigor is key to a resourceful human.
EXPLORER’S INSTINCT
An innate desire to go to the edge of the known and go further. This need to probe into the frontier is what makes a resourceful human tick.
EXISTENTIAL AWARENESS
The journey to truly getting to know self, though difficult and uncertain is valued and a priority for a resourceful human.
PROCESS SKILLS
There is an understanding that good decision requires an ability to think through things, a resourceful human makes time for process.
SELF LEARNING
A solid ability to learn, unlearn and relearn across multiple disciplines independently is a crucial element of a resourceful human
QUALITY
Doing things well, craftsmanship and an eagerness to build things that matter in a way that is demanding is embraced by the resourceful human.
Human resources are defined as humans who need constant direction. Resourceful humans on the other hand are adaptable and self directing.
Rahim Sajan