The value of teamwork

Working alone has some advantages: you do things the way you want to, since you are your own boss; it is easy to focus; there is no outside pressure; you have full knowledge of what is going on; you can take full credit or pride in getting the job done by yourself and ultimately, things tend to get done quickly. But the question is: how far can one go working alone? Going far requires the support of others. With teamwork, you have others to let you know when you are going the wrong way, to lift you up when you fall, to encourage you when you are in despair, and to carry you when you're worn out. Don't get me wrong. Sometimes the wise thing to do is to pull ahead and not wait for others, particularly if the others are lazy and uncooperative. So one needs to critically consider the issues at stake in order to determine what option is best and wise. But generally speaking, it is better to go far than to go fast! The world has come this far, not by the contribution of one man but by the collaborative efforts of many. Don't be so conceited as to think you can go far in life all by yourself. Be farsighted!
WRITER: D.O THOMPSON