Trump provides plenty of material to which we react. But that saps us of energy, focus and work needed to acquire our fustory. Focusing on what we want for the future is the antidote to reacting to the negatives thrown up to block our progress.
So, there it is. Don’t let the negative stop you or us on our journey toward a better future.
It is important for any nation to be realistic about its life. What problems does it face? What work needs to be done? How do we meet that challenge? It is the story begging to unfold. All it needs are leaders who will take on the challenge. Problems need to be defined if they are to be solved. And facing the reality of problems proves we are indeed alive.
We should enjoy the present. But adoring the past to the extent of ignoring the future is not much of a pastime. Doing nothing useful today to make our tomorrows worthwhile is the definition of laziness and lost opportunity.
We need leaders; not to claim everything is rosy, but to encourage us to face our future and the obligations in need of our attention. The leader doesn’t do our work; he/she asks us to join the effort so we can all value and enjoy the achievements ahead of us.
That’s being pro-active.
Being reactive is worse than the opposite. Reaction mis-identifies problems. Misleading us to spend time on what does not need doing is wasteful of resources and worse – opportunity.
Border security is a topic worthy of attention, but it does not rise to that of an emergency. The task needing to be done is an on-going management function for which ample resources are available. It is up to the managers to address needed outcomes realistically and in real time.
Social unrest in South and Central American nations is a large international problem. The world community and the United Nations should be focusing attention and resources on addressing this problem. It is not up to the US alone to do this; that assumes we are the only ones interested in a solution. We are not the UN; we are one nation who should be working with other nations in addressing the needs of those nations in trouble. We should not force solutions on anyone unilaterally.
We may just learn how to help Mexico develop its full promise and solve our southern border problems at the same time.
Global warming is a global problem. It needs the help of the global community to find solutions. In doing this all nations benefit, including our own. We may also create new industries to replace dying ones, thus giving future generations career options we didn’t dream of.
The future has its own beginning. Its ending is the beginning of yet another future. What the story will be between the two beginnings is for us all to create. This is the story of the future nearest to us. It becomes our fustory.
The more we argue and play meaningless politics, the more time we waste. Ignore the buffoons hiding behind obscure claims and manipulating public opinion. Take control of our own present and lives and get busy doing the work we all need to be doing.
That’s our obligation. It is also our opportunity.
Proact and see the difference.
March 25, 2019
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