The Power of the Individual
I believe in the power of the individual. The strength of a civilization depends on the strength of its people. The task of creating a better world must flow from that source. Therefore, I believe that human resource development should be our number one priority.
If you don’t believe you can make a difference, check this out. Craig Kielburger was 12 years old when he founded Free The Children. Now, 8 years later, his organization has involved over 100,000 youth in 35 countries. They have built and outfitted more than 350 schools, providing education to over 20,000 students, sent millions of dollars worth of medical supplies and health kits, mounted campaigns against child labor, and created leadership development programs for youth. Here’s how they describe their mission:
“The primary goal of the organization is not only to free children from poverty and exploitation, but to also free children and young people from the idea that they are powerless to bring about positive social change and to improve the lives of their peers.”
September 30, 2003 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack
Black Socks... White Socks
Welcome to my new blog!
In my closet, I have two bins. One holds black socks and the other holds white socks. Twice a week, I put on my black socks to visit a client. The rest of the time, I work from home and wear my white socks.
I enjoy wearing my black socks. The work is fast paced. I get to visit with old friends and meet new ones.
But I'm a white sock guy at heart. White socks go better with ratty sneakers and t-shirts. I wear white socks when I'm putting my youngest son on the school bus. I wear white socks when I'm hiking. White socks are freedom.
Running a one person business is a white sock activity. Even when you're dressed to the nines!
When soloists are asked why they've chosen to run their own business, they rarely mention money as the prime motivation. Nor do they cite the desire to "grow a business". Instead, they consistently use phrases such as freedom, independence, choice, more control over their lives, the chance to do things their way. Let's call it a desire for self-determination.
Consider The Art of the One Person Business as the blog for the White Sock Brigade.
September 23, 2003 | Permalink | Comments (1) | TrackBack
