“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination… envision in your mind what you cannot at present see with your eyes” The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R Covey – 25 million copies sold.
Live and Let Live begins with the end in mind – a high resolution blueprint for a peaceful, free and prosperous world.
The law is meant to protect human dignity, the freedom for you to choose how to live your life, rather than prevent it.
world we envision is one where humanity is free within a container o
We throw out the bathwater of all the coercive rules that limit humanity while keeping the precious babyWe define the essential ingredients of this peaceful society (freedom within a safe container) and map out the specifics
Forced peace is an oxymoron – people must be free to live how they choose, free from aggression, if there is to be peace at the societal level. The Legal Principle is built on this understanding that freedom is the prerequisite for peace. Although it is essential, freedom alone does not guarantee peace. Peace also requires that we treat each other respect, as we ourselves would want to be treated,
The Moral Principle , it forms the basis of the Legal Principle but on its own freedom is not enough to achieve peace.
3L is built on the timeless concept of the Golden Rule – ‘treat others as you wish to be treated’. 3L’s contribution is to identify that portion of the Golden Rule that is essential vs that which is aspirational. The essential part, that must be adhered to regardless of circumstance, is that you must not aggress against each other – we call this the Legal Principle. The aspirational part of the Golden Rule, that should be adhered to, is the moral component – being kind, honest and respectful.
Starting with
the Legal Principle, because it sets the law, the boundary around freedom
No-one wishes to be the victim of violence or theft –
we are not imposing our will on anyone to make this the basis of the law.
is essential that every human must follow
We split the golden rule into two parts: the Legal par
Quotes
“If a man knows not to which port he sails, no wind is favourable.” Seneca
“Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.” Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill – 100 million copies sold.
“When you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.” The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – 65 million copies sold.
