Why Advocate For Open Hearts & Minds Knowing We All Die At The End?

In the fleeting brilliance of a firefly’s life, which lasts a mere three weeks, there’s a poignant reminder of our own fleeting existence. If we were to compare the life expectancy of a human to the age of the Earth, it’s as if we are but the briefest spark in the grand, geological timeline. This perspective invites us to question why we should share our deepest thoughts and writings if we know that pain, uncertainty, hard work, and death are the certainties of life.
Why share when life is so fleeting?
For me, the answer lies in the very essence of my experience. I’m Jose Franco, a writer with a book titled How To Get Better At Things You Don’t Think You’re Bad At By 2020. I’ve poured my thoughts into this work, and despite countless rejections from major publications, I chose to share my writings for free on LinkedIn. Here’s why:

1. Emotional Protection: Writing and sharing my thoughts serves as a form of emotional armor. By putting my ideas into the world, I manage to externalize and confront my own fears and insecurities. It’s a way of channeling my pain into something productive, transforming vulnerability into a source of strength.
2. Focus and Clarity: In the face of life’s uncertainties, my writing helps me maintain focus. It allows me to organize my thoughts and clarify my values. Each piece I write is a step toward understanding myself better, a tool for introspection and growth.
3. Control and Independence: By choosing to share my writings on my own terms, I retain control over my narrative. I’m not at the mercy of gatekeepers or editors; I create and disseminate my work according to my own schedule and vision. This independence is liberating and empowering.
4. Expectations and Strategy: Through my writings, I’ve learned to manage expectations. The experience of running for President in 2018 taught me that political strategies are intricate and require a balance of intellectual rigor and emotional appeal. My writings reflect this understanding, offering a nuanced perspective on how to navigate complex situations.
5. Privacy and Boundaries: Sharing for free does not mean exposing everything. It’s about choosing what to share and what to keep private. I set boundaries on how much of my personal life intersects with my public work, creating a balance between openness and discretion.
6. Flexibility and Adaptability: The act of sharing my work for free is a form of adaptability. It’s a way of staying resilient in the face of rejection and criticism. It teaches me to be flexible in my approach to achieving my goals and to embrace the unexpected.
7. Inner Strength and Resistance: By continuing to write and share despite setbacks, I build inner strength. The resistance I face becomes a catalyst for growth, teaching me to persevere and to find meaning in the struggle.

In a world where nuanced perspectives are often overlooked, where the lines between capitalism, morality, and personal narratives are blurred, my writings offer a glimpse into my own journey. I strive not for fame or popularity, but to align my actions with my conscience, as stated on my Instagram page: “The lust for fame is the last thing wise men conquer. I’m trying to measure my happiness not by popularity but by the true voice of my conscience.”

Navigating Capitalism and Morality:
In this context, the struggle is to find a balance. Capitalism drives us to seek success and recognition, yet it’s the wise person who understands that the quest for fame is ultimately empty. My writings are my attempt to navigate this tension, to explore how one might live a life of integrity amidst a world that often values appearances over substance.
Wittgenstein’s idea that words are not absolute but rather part of a game of language resonates deeply with me. In writing and sharing, I engage in this game, understanding that words are tools for exploration rather than definitive answers. They are a way to express my thoughts and beliefs, even as I recognize their limitations.

In conclusion, sharing my work is a way to make sense of my place in this vast, fleeting existence. It’s a means of creating a legacy of thought, of forging connections through shared ideas, and of navigating the complexities of a world that resists simple answers. Through my writing, I aim to reflect on the nature of human experience and to offer something meaningful in the brief time we have.