Why Your Ideas Might Not Be the Problem

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1 month ago

sometimes last week, I had a profound experience at an international conference centered on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

As a Millennium Fellow, I was among campus directors from across the globe. Different countries, continents, and perspectives converged in one space. When it was my turn to ask a question, I was ready. My thoughts were written down. My mind was clear. My voice was steady.

But just as I unmuted my mic, silence.
My network failed.

In seconds, the chat filled with “we can’t hear you.” And before I knew it, the host had moved on, asking me to type my question instead. It was frustrating, almost defeating. But then came the realization.

Sometimes, our valid thoughts and ideas are not rejected because they lack value, but because the environment is not conducive for them to be heard. The timing, the platform, the medium, they all matter.

If I had used a different service, maybe the outcome would have been different. But that is life. The environment can suppress, but it should never define us.

Here is the lesson I took away:
When your ideas do not resonate, it may not be you. It may be the channel. The key is to adapt, diversify, and find new ways to be heard.

Your thoughts are valid. Your voice matters. And with the right platform, it can travel across borders and make a global impact.

Progress is not always about speaking louder.
It's about finding the right place to be heard.

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