But what is your opinion?

 

in my MBA course , one of the professors, Prof. Manohar Reddy, used to insist on the question - "What do You think ?

What is your take?

What he meant was : Leave out others opinions and thoughts ...what is your take?

Seneca says " You need to put forth something from your own stock"

Dont keep looking for social proof!

Take a stand ! Be Courageous !

I should not merely be a mouthpiece for other's words.

But rather be original, clear and express what I think, learn and understand.

This is best done through writing.

Seneca adds that : you can indeed use old road of the predecessors- but in doing so you need to cut a new road - one that makes shortcuts and is smoother for travel - for your fellow travellers and posterity.

So cut the new road branching from old .

Dont be afraid to imitate leaders. but then innovate , find your voice and cut your own road ;

And Writing is the best solution towards creating clarity of your thoughts.