Balancing the inner compass with the outer compass

Many folks I see don’t tend to make decisions based on their own values and principles but more on the values and principles of others. I would call this following the “outer compass”.

When others know what they are doing, then following the values and principles of others are great. But if others don’t know what they are doing, then big problems.  

Moral of the story.  Don’t simply follow the crowd. One has to assess the quality of that crowd. It’s important at times to stay committed to your own principles and values. This is your “inner compass”.