Walk across any campus lawn and you’ll notice groups moving together — same classes, same decisions, same anxieties. Herd is that gentle nudge: step out of default-mode decision-making and choose the path that feels truly yours, not borrowed from the crowd.
5. The Fear of Being the Only One Exploring Something New: Many hesitate: “What if I’m the only one learning sustainability basics?” Ironically, that’s exactly why it’s powerful. The first mover advantage in the green world is massive — companies notice the outliers, not the herd.
Q5. Does trying something different from your group make you hesitate?