There is a horrible myth circulating within our culture. That myth is: Fear is the most effective motivating factor for the citizens of our society. This myth has been in circulation for some time and persists well into our current day and age. But is it the best way to motivate citizens? Is fear the optimal moving force to build a better society?

History tells us a bold no! Fear as a motivator is in fact detrimental to the stability of a nation. Fear breeds distrust and manipulation. Fear creates anger and animosity.

Why then do we continue to use fear in nearly all levels of society? We tell our children they will be of less use than a three legged greyhound lest they achieve high GPA's in school. We tell each other that we must save, save, save and make tons money because when you are old no one will help you out. We most definitely use fear as a means of keeping our streets "safe".

"Commit a crime and we as a society will vindictively punish you with harsh forms of treatment."

"Have sex too early, and you are likely to die!"

The above statements are most certainly paraphrases of the assumed attitude of the nation, but indeed, there is a negative doom-like tune to which we convey our messages to the population.

The better solution would be to educate people into motivation. If people knew what they were getting involved in they would understand their choices more clearly. Education is a far more power motivator and far better suited to stabilize the mind.

To be continued…