1. Are you a humanist?

Make Your Values Matter.

This is the first post of a new Subtack called The Do-Gooders’ Playbook. Welcome! Please start with the Read First and About sections in the menu line above to get the big picture and purpose. Here we go….

Were you told as a child that you could do anything, be anything, fix anything, and the world would follow? There would be peace on earth and economic growth forever in a world where cars, coal mines, trees, and flowers could live in perfect harmony.

Were you told that you could be the best at anything you chose to do as long as you put your mind to it?

Were you told that people are always good if you have faith in them? Everyone, deep down, is responsible and dependable once you show your trust. Each and every person on this planet has the potential to be self-actualized and self-fulfilled. Given the right circumstances, every person can be a contributor to the welfare of mankind.

That’s what I’ve been told.

You too?

Still think that – or at least hope for that?

Do you still have faith in your fellow humans? Do you still believe there is hope and opportunity? Do you believe in human rights, civility, and collaboration?

If you do, then you are a humanist. This Substack is for you and your efforts to do good, do well, and make a difference. We will examine strategies for using your humanistic values in a complex and dangerous time for democracy, human rights, and plain old-fashioned civility.

Consider this: How do you define a humanist? Do you consider yourself a humanist? Why?