Fourth Revolution Manifesto Part8 - Your Choice. and Why YOU Are Important For The Fourth Revolution

Jeremie Averous
The Fourth
Revolution
Manifesto
-Part VIII –
Your Choice.
And why YOU are
important for the
Fourth Revolution
Version 1 – Dec 2010 © Jeremie Averous, 2010
The Fourth Revolution is a
one-in-a-century’s opportunity.
What about becoming part of the new elite?
A Revolution is an opportunity: to become part of the new Jérémie Avérous is a senior executive, trainer,
social leadership. This manifesto contains invaluable certified coach. He likes to describe himself as a
advice and direction as to the behaviors and skills to
K.E.E.N, a Knowledge Enhancer Exchanging
succeed and thrive through the world’s transformation.
Networker, the typical member of the new
The Fourth Revolution is one of the few moments in international nomadic community.
humankind history where our world understanding and
our society are completely redefined.
The Fourth Revolution has already ignited.
The manifesto explains the deep causes of the current
changes of the world. What can we do to grasp the
opportunity and build the world we want ?
Contribute to build our world

Connect and participate on
www.thefourthrevolution.org
The Fourth Revolution manifesto
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The Fourth Revolution Manifesto
Reference
To make it easier for online consultation and download, the
Fourth Revolution Manifesto has been split in 8 parts
Part I A short history of humankind – 100,000 years in 3 Revolutions
Part II Cheap long distance interactive communication is new and transforms our collective
cognitive capability
Part III The Collaborative Age value system: how the collective cognitive capability of
humankind is again transformed
Part IV Four precursors of the Fourth Revolution – events and discoveries at odds with the
Industrial Age model in the 20th century
Part V The Organization Revolution: from efficiency- management to effectiveness-
leadership
Part VI Four institutions that will be deeply transformed
Part VII Four keys to success in the Collaborative Age: new insights, practices and skills
Part VIII Your Choice. And why YOU are important for the Fourth Revolution.
The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

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The Fourth Revolution Manifesto
Part VIII - Contents
Part VIII- Your Choice, and why YOU are important for the
Fourth Revolution Page
Introduction – where your destiny and the world’s destiny are
intertwined 5
Diving in the Collaborative Age. A choice – your choice 12

Thriving in the Collaborative Age – 4 core daily habits of the
successful K.E.E.N. 18
Powerful questions for personal insight – a quest, your quest 29

The World needs YOU – helping the world through the
Fourth Revolution 35

Introduction
Where YOUR destiny

and the WORLD’s
destiny
are intertwined
© Jeremie Averous, 2010

Chaos theory and destiny
Chaos theory shows that events are not

entirely determined by the past.
Small events in the present can change
dramatically the future.
Our destiny is not entirely determined.
We can influence it.
So,
Our smallest actions can
all contribute to
devise the world of the
future !
Our destiny and the world’s destiny
The Fourth Revolution.

The world will be shaken.
Institutions will become obsolete and be

destroyed.
Familiar landmarks will disappear.
Bad intentions or just survival needs will

drive many people to act negatively.
New institutions, habits, organizations will

take over.

We are the generation of the Fourth

Revolution.
Whether we want it or
not, our generation
will shape the world
of the Collaborative
Age.

We are the generation of

the Fourth Revolution.
We will see it unfold under our eyes,
sweeping institutions, corporations,
stable situations, and creating a new
world.
Many old and solid trees will be uprooted
by the Fourth Revolution.
This will make space for many new plants
longing for the sun.
How can we make sure that the new plants

that will grow will benefit the world?
What needs to be
built again will
need deep roots.
It will need deep

connections.
Today more than ever before,

you can choose to contribute
to building strong roots for
the world you want.
Will you choose to change the

world and make the world a
better place?

Diving in the
Collaborative
Age
A choice,
your choice.

The choice of the Age to live in
You can decide to stay in a previous Age.
Like the ‘Orang Asli’ of Malaysia who live in the

jungle at the door of Kuala Lumpur, looking
from far at modern life’s light. And deciding
not to join, deciding to live in the hunter-
gatherer Age

It is highly respectable to choose to live in a previous Age.

Those who make this choice are often
happy

Another example of people choosing to live in a previous Age is the Amish

community in the USA. They live in the Agricultural Age.
Often people who decide to live in previous Ages do so in closely knit
communities. The community supports the needs of the individuals
and prevents the temptation to join the next Age
Choosing to live in a previous

Age certainly diminishes
risk… and at the same time,
diminishes opportunities
for individuals.

Today, we can choose, or not,
to lean into the Collaborative Age

The Choice of the Age to live in
Whatever choice you make, the

worst is not to choose
Choose!
And whatever you choose, don’t ever regret
the other path.
Thriving in the
Collaborative
Age
core daily habits of

the successful
K.E.E.N.

4 core daily habits of the successful
K.E.E.N.
Let’s assume you have decided to dive into the Fourth Revolution.
Here are 4 key daily skills.

For You, AND for your contribution to
the world.
• Virtual collaborative tools skills

• Emotional management
• Giving for free
• Cultivating Communities
(See the manifesto part VII for other keys to success for the K.E.E.N.)
1- Virtual collaborative tools skills
Experiment,
Create,
Share,
Connect…
So that you increase your impact and

effectiveness of your contribution to the
world, using correctly and efficiently social
networks is a skill to be practiced. Daily.

2- Emotional stability
So that your motivation does not get destroyed by the inevitable
personal responses on interactive tools, emotional stability is key.
It is even more important when using virtual communication
tools than in normal face-to-face communication because of the
potential of misunderstandings.
Emotions can be stronger in

virtual communication. Get used
to tame them. Get used to tame
you ego.
Continue to contribute!

2- Emotional stability
Emotional load is reinforced because exchanges are public, and because
the interaction is still less dense than in face-to-face.
Tips for emotional stability:
• Alignment with purpose. Focusing on your purpose will

make you forget the bumps of the road.
• Virtual communication skills. Get used to virtual
communication. Improve your delivery of meaningful
communication, avoid misunderstandings.
• Letting go. You’ll experience small failures and
unsatisfying interactions. Don’t worry. Let go. They are
nothing compared to the big picture.
• Community/network support. Get a strong emotional
support from your close community, friends and
significant other.

3- The habit of giving for free
Giving is the essence of trust. That is the case in real life. Even more so in
virtual life. You need to give to build trust and only then, get things in
return.
Learn and practice giving in your daily life. You might be surprised by
what comes back!

Giving is the beginning of possibilities. Maybe that little thing you gave,
that little seed you planted in one’s mind, will trigger exceptional
realizations. Who knows? Give, and don’t expect immediate results.
And, be grateful when you receive. Maybe today you don’t know what you will
do with the gift, but eventually you’ll know.

Giving is the seed of

unexpected opportunities and
returns
More so, giving to others is

the seed of happiness
Free giving is a skill.

It needs to be practiced.
4- Cultivating communities
Cultivating communities=
Literacy in collaborative tools
+ emotional management
+ free giving
+ enjoy your time interacting!!!

4- Cultivating communities
The issue of effectiveness in

cultivating communities
…Is like in the real world.
You can spend tremendous amounts

of time interacting at a very
superficial level.
You can also aim at being effective at

creating deep relationships.
Emotional connection is key.

A common thread
Experiential learning
There is a common thread to these four skills.
There are 3 keys to success in acquiring and

practicing those skills:
1. Practice,
2. Practice,
3. Practice more!
And a bonus: When you fall, stand up and continue.

That’s just experience.
When do you start?

Powerful
questions for
personal
insight
A quest, YOUR quest

A quest, your quest
OK, I have decided to dive into the Fourth Revolution.
OK, I have understood that I can contribute to

changing the world, at my scale, using my talents
and my passions.
OK, I have understood that my contribution could even

be decisive but I won’t know that when I will give it
out.
But then, how to start? How to overcome inertia? How

to be really sure that’s how I can contribute best to
the world?

A quest, your quest
In this section, we will just consider together some

key questions.
Some key questions that you need to consider

carefully and deeply.
From the answers to these questions you’ll start

seeing some aspects of who you are, what you
really want to do.
Discuss these questions and your answers with your

close friends. Hire a coach if you feel you need to
seek deeper understanding and meaning.
Get ready for the quest.

Personal success framework
Be clear about purpose & criteria
Powerful questions:
What are you ready to stop doing?
You are on your deathbed. What advice would you

give to live a happy, fulfilling life?

Give & Get help and guidance
Powerful questions:
What are you giving to others?
What are you passionate about?
What could you give easily to others that you don’t?
Why don’t you ask for help and advice?
What prevents others from giving you feedback?

Be grateful & appreciative!
Powerful questions:
What gives life to you now?
What part of your dream do you recognize in

your life today?
When is the last time you called somebody

who was important in your life to say
thank you?

The World
needs
YOU
You can change the

World

the Fourth Revolution
The world will be shaken.
Institutions will become obsolete and be

destroyed.
Familiar landmarks will disappear.
Bad intentions or just survival needs will try to

take over.

the Fourth Revolution
More than ever before, we can influence the
transformation to shape the world the way we
would like it to be.
Will you choose to change the

world and make the world a
better place?

The World needs your help
You can change the world. For the better.
The World needs you.
Get the word of the Fourth

Revolution out NOW.
And, practice and understand what

will make you, and the world,
successful in the transformation.
The END.
Or, the beginning?

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Contribute to build our world

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Diving in the Collaborative Age. A choice – your choice 12

Powerful questions for personal insight – a quest, your quest 29

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Where YOUR destiny

© Jeremie Averous, 2010

Chaos theory shows that events are not

The Fourth Revolution.

Institutions will become obsolete and be

Familiar landmarks will disappear.

Bad intentions or just survival needs will

New institutions, habits, organizations will

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

We are the generation of the Fourth

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

We are the generation of

How can we make sure that the new plants

It will need deep

Today more than ever before,

Will you choose to change the

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

© Jeremie Averous, 2010

Like the ‘Orang Asli’ of Malaysia who live in the

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

It is highly respectable to choose to live in a previous Age.

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Another example of people choosing to live in a previous Age is the Amish

Choosing to live in a previous

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Today, we can choose, or not,

to lean into the Collaborative Age

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Whatever choice you make, the

core daily habits of

© Jeremie Averous, 2010

Here are 4 key daily skills.

• Virtual collaborative tools skills

So that you increase your impact and

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Emotions can be stronger in

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Tips for emotional stability:

• Alignment with purpose. Focusing on your purpose will

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

Giving is the seed of

More so, giving to others is

Free giving is a skill.

Literacy in collaborative tools

+ enjoy your time interacting!!!

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

The issue of effectiveness in

…Is like in the real world.

You can spend tremendous amounts

You can also aim at being effective at

Emotional connection is key.

The Fourth Revolution manifesto - part VIII

There are 3 keys to success in acquiring and

And a bonus: When you fall, stand up and continue.

When do you start?