Answering the “What If”!
In continuation of Sunday’s article, in which we called for relying on individuals of great intellect, possessing ideas, visions, and solutions that drive development across various fields, and, most importantly, who are men of honor, we will here continue to explore the “what if?” scenario—i.e., “If we did such and such, such and such would be achieved.”
What if you stopped following fools and ignoramuses, and those who label themselves as celebrities but offer no content that adds value to the nation and its people? You would experience psychological peace, avoid sins, and spare yourself from misinterpreting and analyzing information you believed to be true, yet was misleading, with some of it relying on artificial intelligence, and then use your time to follow those who provide better content, even if they are not celebrities.
What if we sought the counsel of wise and prudent opinion leaders, and consulted experts, scholars, and cultural figures to evaluate the performance quality of officials based on long-standing issues that have been seeking solutions for a long time? We would identify the reasons behind the weak performance of many of them and the absence of far-sighted vision. This would prompt us to implement practical, scientific changes in personnel and institutional work methods, establish governance, and hold corrupt individuals accountable. This requires transparency with the public, the recipients of services.
What if we accepted, with a sportsmanlike spirit, the views of every critic from among those of great intellect, and invited them to sit down and engage in dialogue to understand the dynamics around us—a practice that was previously common? This would provide us with solutions, akin to receiving free consultations.
Most importantly, what if we conducted a study to determine the standard of living and social security for every Kuwaiti citizen, and investigated the reasons behind the stagnation of salaries despite inflation and rising prices? Citizens would enjoy prosperity, with salaries sufficient to meet their monthly obligations. Addressing citizens’ concerns and working to alleviate them would ensure social security.
In conclusion, no matter how much we work, speak, or write, we find that the most critical and urgent priority is to acknowledge our mistakes and the importance of choosing the correct opinion from those deserving the title of “advisor.” As the saying goes, “He who consults does not go astray.” The accumulation of unresolved issues and the lack of transparency in work, according to a clear “collective institutional” work plan, fails to serve the goal of “achieving development, prosperity, and wealth diversification.”
What if we took bold steps to reform what can be reformed?! God is the source of all help.
