How to Start a Revolution
Find a central theme around which to organize your revolution., Identify a need for reform., Create concrete goals., Come up with a plan to secure resources.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Find a central theme around which to organize your revolution.
If you’re a Marxist, this may be a central belief that capitalism is the root of all evils because it exploits the working class.
You need to find such a central truth, whatever the revolution you are seeking.
Find a way, in a simple sentence, to articulate your cause as a theory.
Find a common purpose, and define it.
Create a clear and eloquent message.
What does your revolution stand for? What does it want to accomplish and why? Create a simple and powerful message that you can push out consistently.You will want a cause that connects to people’s deepest passions and their sense of right and wrong.
Anchor this in what really matters and how it will create a better world. -
Step 2: Identify a need for reform.
You can only build your case for change if you articulate why the present is broken.
In addition to theory, you can do this by seizing on a specific need or concern that is backed up with data.
Essentially, you are trying to articulate the reasons that change is necessary.
Perhaps you want to change a single institution, like a school.
Target a need or concern that is high profile and compelling.
To use the educational example, this might be a high drop-out rate.Perhaps you want to change a government.
If you can explain specifically how that government is letting people down – or endangering the environment or something specific like that – people will rally more to your cause. , It’s helpful for the revolution to know what it’s seeking to change.
Legislation? A system of government itself? A simpler shaping of minds about a certain concept, like environmentalism? Breaking down the goals into smaller changes can help the revolution make actual change faster.
For example, you might wish you could eliminate poverty throughout the world, but helping some local families in poverty might be a better place to start.
You will see effects immediately.You will need an action plan.
This should be a written and/or visual model that can include responsibilities, activities, and timelines.
Don’t just wing it.
Sit down and plan.
Measure progress, and use data constantly. , Perhaps you will need operational support.
You will need people who are willing to donate money or time to the cause.
Having a funding backer could be useful.
Access to raw materials can also help.
You will need to fund basic costs that you might not think of on the front end, such as postage, printing, permit costs, and a website.
Seek donations.
You need partners.
People with resources (people, intellectual, financial or otherwise) who can join in and assist the organization.
Don't try to do it yourself. -
Step 3: Create concrete goals.
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Step 4: Come up with a plan to secure resources.
Detailed Guide
If you’re a Marxist, this may be a central belief that capitalism is the root of all evils because it exploits the working class.
You need to find such a central truth, whatever the revolution you are seeking.
Find a way, in a simple sentence, to articulate your cause as a theory.
Find a common purpose, and define it.
Create a clear and eloquent message.
What does your revolution stand for? What does it want to accomplish and why? Create a simple and powerful message that you can push out consistently.You will want a cause that connects to people’s deepest passions and their sense of right and wrong.
Anchor this in what really matters and how it will create a better world.
You can only build your case for change if you articulate why the present is broken.
In addition to theory, you can do this by seizing on a specific need or concern that is backed up with data.
Essentially, you are trying to articulate the reasons that change is necessary.
Perhaps you want to change a single institution, like a school.
Target a need or concern that is high profile and compelling.
To use the educational example, this might be a high drop-out rate.Perhaps you want to change a government.
If you can explain specifically how that government is letting people down – or endangering the environment or something specific like that – people will rally more to your cause. , It’s helpful for the revolution to know what it’s seeking to change.
Legislation? A system of government itself? A simpler shaping of minds about a certain concept, like environmentalism? Breaking down the goals into smaller changes can help the revolution make actual change faster.
For example, you might wish you could eliminate poverty throughout the world, but helping some local families in poverty might be a better place to start.
You will see effects immediately.You will need an action plan.
This should be a written and/or visual model that can include responsibilities, activities, and timelines.
Don’t just wing it.
Sit down and plan.
Measure progress, and use data constantly. , Perhaps you will need operational support.
You will need people who are willing to donate money or time to the cause.
Having a funding backer could be useful.
Access to raw materials can also help.
You will need to fund basic costs that you might not think of on the front end, such as postage, printing, permit costs, and a website.
Seek donations.
You need partners.
People with resources (people, intellectual, financial or otherwise) who can join in and assist the organization.
Don't try to do it yourself.
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