Being number one
Interesting reel from Kenneth - Hope Engineer about being number one, and how it can be awkward if you're trapped by what others think. I actually first saw the second half of this a few years ago and I think the title was being number two and they were praising how the number two person makes so many things possible because without them the number one person just looks like a crazy person. But this guy, he doesn't spend so much time pricing person number two, but rather says get comfortable with being person number one.
It’s not evident at first, but there’s a common thread here; The courage in the beginning, to dance alone. #hopecore #dream #keepgoing
Comments Summary
1. Core theme everyone is orbiting: People admire the courage of the first mover and the validating power of the second follower. The crowd only forms because someone takes the social risk, and someone else normalizes it. 2. What people are really saying: • Admiration for the “first dancer.” Several comments emphasize that being the lone initiator requires guts, especially when embarrassment is the biggest barrier. • Validation of the “second dancer” as the real catalyst. A few commenters explicitly say they’re the “second person,” not the pioneer. They only act once someone else breaks the ice. • Observations about human behavior and psychology. Mentions of the bystander effect, qualifiers, social proof, embarrassment, conformity, and herd mentality. • Personal reflections. People admitting they hesitate, they feel unsure, or they would only join if physically safe (e.g., the disabled commenter with a fragile spine). • Broader metaphors. Comments framing the scene as a lesson in leadership, pioneering, courage, being a catalyst, or standing apart from “the sheep.” • Humor and side remarks. A few light or unrelated comments — dancing on Saturday nights, gorilla fight jokes, a “heaven but don’t get dead” quip, and an odd comment about kids on a ride. 3. What ties them all together: Everyone’s circling the same human truth — most people want freedom, but don’t want to risk being seen taking the first step. They wait for someone else to make it socially safe.