I’ve had a thought.

A few people have mentioned my interest in international figures, politicians and journalists.

I grew up with SBS and ABC. I grew up listening to international news. More than that, though, I grew up with the knowledge that there is always a bigger picture.

While there are quite a few Australian people I admire and listen to, why not take advantage of the opportunities presented to me by the internet? There are people all over the world coming up with new and innovative ideas for old problems. It doesn’t make sense to me to only pay attention to Australian figures when there are so many people all over the world worth listening to.

If someone in Germany has a good idea we can use here, I will mention it. If someone in USA has an innovation that we could replicate, I will bring it up. However, you can only know if you’re paying attention.

Furthermore, in order to start thinking outside the box, you need to expand your frame of reference. You need to challenge your way of thinking or doing things. The only way to do that is with outside sources that think differently to me.

Hence my interest in international figures.

Anyways, just an idea.

Have a thoughtful day everybody.