I have reached a compelling insight: We are in an era marked by a disconcerting abundance of timidity, a stark contrast to the boldness and creativity that define true leadership. In the myriad conversations and debates permeating our society, a recurring motif becomes apparent: a pervasive evasion of accountability.

Vesa Palomäki
2 min readNov 21, 2023

From a psychological and societal standpoint, this trend is not without explanation.

Naturally blame is easy—a path of no resistance, requiring no exertion.

Of course, who wants to look mirror? There is your life’s biggest enemy.

In contrast, action and responsibility demand effort and conviction.

Here, humility is often a guise, a social charade maintained for appearances, as everyone yearns for a life of ease and comfort, choosing paths devoid of challenge.

This phenomenon is deeply rooted in individual mental frameworks and philosophical outlooks.

The fear of failure bewilders me.

I don’t get it. I have always perceived failure as an integral part of life’s journey, an inconvenience, perhaps, but not a deterrent.

Failure is akin to inclement weather during a run: sometimes the path is clear, other times it is fraught with obstacles. Yet, these externalities do not hinder the run; they

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Vesa Palomäki

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