The Patin Scale of Agreement

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Leslie Patin passed away this year at 91. I never knew him. But somewhere in my career someone passed on to me his PATIN SCALE OF AGREEMENT which has served me well in leading successful change.  

The Art of Enough: What We Keep, What We Let Go, and Why It Matters

 

Quantity vs Quality, Desire vs Discernment, Love of Things and Love of Meaning

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You can’t fight nature, they say. The universe is expanding. So is the money supply, global debt, the population. Growth seems inevitable . So what kind of person dares to say: “This is enough”?

But here’s the paradox: not all accumulation is mindless and automatic. There’s a difference between hoarding and collecting. And not all restraint is joyless if it is deeply intentional. What happens when we bring these tensions into focus?

What happens when witnessing isn’t enough?

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Kevin Carter’s haunting Pulitzer Prize-winning photo of a starving child stalked by a vulture shook the world—but it also ignited a firestorm of moral debate. Was Carter an innocent observer, a complicit bystander, or something even more troubling: a knowing collaborator?

In this video, we dive deep into the ethical paradox of “Seeing Without Saving”—exploring the intersections between innocence and guilt, observation and participation, and how these tensions play out in both historical tragedy and our digital lives.

Through the lens of Carter’s story—and the rise of modern citizen journalism—we ask: 🔹 Can you witness suffering without becoming part of it? 🔹 Is inaction a moral failure—or a conditioned response? 🔹 Where do YOU fall in the four-quadrant confluence of action and awareness?

This is not just a story about one man and one photo. It’s a mirror held up to all of us.

What if your “rational” financial choices are actually part of the problem?

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We live in a system that glorifies individual freedom while depending on collective sacrifice. This video explores the paradox at the heart of modern economics: how saving can harm the economy, why debt is rewarded, and why a currency built on trust may be doomed to collapse.

Learn about the Consuming Individualist, the Social Spender, the Frugal Citizen, and the Ascetic Individualist—to reveal how personal financial behavior shapes the fate of entire economies.

👉 What role do YOU play in this fragile system? Comment below.

Emotional Mobility Pleasure, Pain, Happiness, Sadness

 

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What if everything you know about feeling good is… wrong?

In this thought-provoking video, we dive into the emotional crossroads of Pleasure vs. Pain and Happiness vs. Sadness—and explore the four emotional zones that emerge when they collide. These aren't just concepts—they're real, lived experiences: grief, growth, burnout, joy, and everything in between. You’ll learn why: Pain isn’t always the enemy Pleasure can leave you feeling empty Sadness doesn’t mean you’re broken And fulfillment often hides inside the struggle We explore how to build emotional mobility and live more deeply, even when it hurts. If you're navigating tough emotions, searching for meaning, or simply want to understand yourself better—this one's for you.

Are You a 1 or a 0 - Consequential, Superficial, Compassion, Dispassion

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It's the defining question of our digital age time. In this thought-provoking video, we explore the powerful collision between human compassion and economic dispassion, and ask: Are your actions consequential, or are they just superficial gestures that look good but change nothing?

This video dives deep into: --What it really means to be a "One" --How good intentions can lead to bad outcomes --Why real change requires both heart and head --The danger of false compassion, virtue signaling, and the abyss of apathy --You’ll walk away challenged, inspired—and maybe even transformed.

Anxiety Extinguished: Forgiveness Regret and Flourishing

Don't Fix Your Past - Release It!

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In this powerful video from @DelicateCollisions, we explore the invisible chains of regret, the emotional architecture of memory, and the transformative power of selfless forgiveness. Why do some people radiate wholeness after betrayal or mistake—while others remain stuck, We guide you through the three-part journey:

🧠 How the brain forms and distorts memory
💔 The difference between transactional and selfless forgiveness
🌱 How to shift from the gravity of memory to the momentum of growth

You’ll learn that forgiveness isn’t about justice—it’s about release. And true flourishing begins the moment you stop managing the present to fix the past.

“To forgive is not to forget. It is to live your memories without chains.”