The Effect of Strength in Numbers - By Emanuel Moore

Written By: Emanuel Moore

Category: Suggestive essay

Competition: Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026

Emanuel Moore presents a thought-provoking essay titled "The Effect of Strength in Numbers," entered into the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. This suggestive essay delves into the themes of self-mastery and the power of individual strength within the dynamics of teamwork. Moore challenges readers to consider the unique strengths we each possess and how these can contribute to collective success, offering a reflective exploration on personal growth and collaboration.

About the Work

Emanuel Moore's essay explores the intricate interplay between individual strengths and collective success. Through vivid examples, such as archers in a competition, Moore illustrates the journey of self-mastery and its essential role in effective teamwork. The essay encourages readers to embrace their unique abilities, moving beyond comparison to find true strength in numbers. It is a compelling piece that invites introspection and celebrates the diversity of human potential.

Strength In Numbers

Original Submission by Emanuel Moore

The effect of strength in numbers

We all identify strength as many things, some may say different things. Strength is Strength at the end of the day, the beginning and in between. And giving this a deeper thought is very much worth our time.

If you can best me at something, that would in truth be a display of strength, it could be anything and besting another is no small feat, it is a display of our individual personal strength that no one can replicate like you. This is something that everyone has which is a feature of strength individual to the individual, something that you can do that no one can even think one hundred percent accurately to perfectly copy. The individual on the other hand is that, the original, the full expression of that strength. For example picture Archers in a competition all the best in the world, they all have base knowledge of the skill similar to what each other know, the difference is the self mastery, understanding the individual strength that they have and applying it to their craft that being Archery. Now these Archers all may hit the marker the “Bulls Eye” and yes they all hit the same target physically, and explaining my point forward they all were able to hit that target through an individual process, from knowing their own strength. It may be the thought process before releasing and the shot, *Bang*, or it’s the physical preparation and movements, it may be the morning routine before the competition, and it also may be all of these things together plus any other components specific to how an individual operates. And that’s what makes for individual strength unlike any other, it belongs to you, and it is your job to refine it and your decision to master.

Well one could say: “I was born with no individual strength, there is nothing that I am exceptionally good at” or “There is nothing that I can do that is unique” or “I just wasn’t blessed like the other person”. And through comparison, through ignoring and completely looking past the self to hyperfocus on all the things beyond their control will always keep us in the comfort to continue to say these things over and over again, and this is a reality too. This comfort of comparison keeps us in a loop of self degradation and is the opposite of self mastery. In this day and age it is very much easy to spiral in self degradation with the vices that catch and hold us like bear traps. A bear trap holding a human is no joke because yes it is meant for the bear and not the human, so yes a lot of the time it seems impossible to escape this figurative “bear trap” set for us, with almost no hope for escape this spiral seems neverending, our heart aches over and over again and yes this is a choice. We say ignorance is bliss but how does your heart feel when we choose to be ignorant to ourselves. I wouldn’t put a question mark because I feel as even though I used the word how, I believe every human that reads that sentence knows exactly how our hearts feel when we choose to be ignorant to ourselves and we remember it deeply because I also believe that there is no one that hasn’t gone through the ache that doing this brings.

If you have ever witnessed an amazing team in any field, that being work, sport, family, partnership etc. Any kind of admirable teamwork, let us come to realize for a team to be so exceptional, a component that is unquestionably necessary is self mastery. Because through self mastery we accept ourselves with such intent that there is no comparison to what another teammate can do, there is the task at hand and with our own will, with what we are capable of doing we must give it our all, there is no desire for comparison, only a desire to move forward, and that self mastered skill unique to you that no one can full one hundred percent copy that was spoken about earlier, the one that belongs to you is the only way to push forward, to move forward. And so going back to the team, the exceptional team we see multiple individuals that believe in their own unique power pushing forward with not comparison, but acceptance of another individual's power, skill, unique ability, understanding that it works, and allowing the individual to push just as they push, as they know how with belief and faith in their strength as well as another’s strength. And that is the beauty and effect of strength in numbers because with acceptance in others and trust in ourselves, we begin to start to play the numbers game, and playing the numbers game with faith in yourself and others, is where real strength is displayed. The star of the show is not just the image that we see but it is all the individual aspects including the image that is the true success of it all.

In conclusion, you have an individual skill, meaning no one other than yourself can perform like you do, and by taking time with yourself, and starting at who you are and what you’re going to do about it is a lot more meaningful than many understand, because even when you consciously didn’t realize you have been a contribution to the most amazing team, in life as a whole you are a strength in this team no matter how you or I look at it, so refining our strength and even before that just realizing our strength, gives us insight to how exactly we contribute to the team of life, and that is the other side of spiraling. But it takes courage to step out of comfort, though let me ask you this: was or is the comfort that you're in truly worth the heartache? And this comfort, is it really just discomfort in disguise? I hope you have peace in knowing that whether you choose to be courageous or not, to take that step to self mastery or not, you are a star player in this team of life regardless of what you choose because your skill shines whether you see it or not, whether you accept it or not.

Emanuel I. Moore

About the Competition

The Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026 by Hashtag Kalakar showcases diverse literary talents from around the world. Celebrating creativity and expression, the competition provides a platform for writers to share their unique voices and perspectives. Participants explore various themes, contributing to a vibrant tapestry of poetry and creative writing.

We extend our gratitude to Emanuel Moore for his insightful essay, "The Effect of Strength in Numbers," submitted to the Global Poetry and Creative Writing Competition 2026. His exploration of self-mastery and teamwork offers valuable reflections on personal and collective growth. We appreciate Emanuel's contribution and look forward to seeing more of his thought-provoking work.

About Hashtag Kalakar

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