We’ve all heard the phrase “there is strength in numbers”, but what does that really mean? Well, in short, it means that people with a common problem must come together if they want to make a difference.
Another way of looking at it is that your friends and family can support you in various situations. For example, if you need to give a speech, it can be helpful to have friends and family in the audience to support you.
You could also look at it from the point of view of a family unit. If a child wants a dog, it is easier to say no to him than if all his children join in and start begging for a dog. So children can have power, when they act as a unit.
From an addiction standpoint, strength in numbers means finding others who share your struggle. For example, if you are an alcoholic, it may seem impossible to quit smoking. However, if you attend meetings, you may resign. That’s because there is strength in surrounding yourself with those who know exactly how you feel.
Those are just a few of the many ways that people can draw strength from those around them. So if you are faced with a problem, don’t go it alone. Surround yourself with like-minded people who want to see you achieve your goal or achieve it themselves. That is the key to success, whether you want to have a dog, give a public speech, or kick a habit.