The quote of the week that inspired me this time is: “We cannot change this world until individuals change.” (Marie Curie)
Marie Curie lived from 1867 to 1934. She was the only woman to be awarded the Nobel Prize several times. She works manly in natural science. Some of these fields were and still are male-dominated.
Marie Curie changed the world in her own way, because she did not succumb to the stigmas that were and sometimes still are attributed to women. Marie Curie dared to question the prejudices and pigeonholing of others and devoted herself to her urge and desire to research, single-mindedly without allowing herself to be dissuaded. In my eyes, she is a pioneer in showing that change at an individual level can have a big impact and make a difference.
What does that mean for the individual? It doesn’t have to be the Nobel Prize or being the first to do something. In my opinion, it’s small things like asking yourself:
What stereotypes, prejudices and premature assumptions do I consciously or unconsciously make about individuals?
- How can I manage to be more neutral towards the person I am dealing with?
- What do I need to keep being curious about what I can learn from the person I am talking to?
- How can I talk to the person even better?
- How can I take a step back with my wisdom and understand that my answers only apply to myself?
- How can I meet someone at eye level?
- How do I manage to take a step back with my wisdom and understand that my answers only apply to myself?
- How can I meet someone at eye level, regardless of their status or education?
To know that we are all worth the same and that we are simply human and allowed to be human.