Excuses Made; yet, the Answers in the Problem
Constantly we make excuses, when really...we are the problem. Society has institutionalized us to think and feel a certain way when things go wrong, but only by breaking out of that mentality will we really be able to move forward.
Quote:
"Life's rewards go to those who let their actions rise above theirexcuses." ~ Lee J. Colan
Food for Thought
There's a saying that goes: "There's more than one way to skin a coon".
In other words, there is always more than one way to get the job done and accomplish anything, even if it looks like it's impossible to do. Over the years, I have come to realize that the only time you run out of options is when you stop trying.
** Trying over and over again will get you closer and closer to your desired goal.**
People see problems within their communities such as: poverty, violence, lack of education, the street life, etc. However, the even bigger problem is that people see what's wrong and only talk about it instead of endeavoring to come across the solution.
**It's always easier to sit there and say "this is what's wrong with people these days" because it requires no great strength - such as the strength that came from those during the Civil Rights Movement and even prior to - It's almost as though people are waiting to see another Dr. King, Malcolm X, President Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, and Ida B. Wells.
**There time has either come and gone or has came and they are doing what they can in order to make change come about. But the biggest question now becomes: "Who's next?"
"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses." ~ William Arthur Ward
In other words, there is always more than one way to get the job done and accomplish anything, even if it looks like it's impossible to do. Over the years, I have come to realize that the only time you run out of options is when you stop trying.
** Trying over and over again will get you closer and closer to your desired goal.**
People see problems within their communities such as: poverty, violence, lack of education, the street life, etc. However, the even bigger problem is that people see what's wrong and only talk about it instead of endeavoring to come across the solution.
**It's always easier to sit there and say "this is what's wrong with people these days" because it requires no great strength - such as the strength that came from those during the Civil Rights Movement and even prior to - It's almost as though people are waiting to see another Dr. King, Malcolm X, President Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, and Ida B. Wells.
**There time has either come and gone or has came and they are doing what they can in order to make change come about. But the biggest question now becomes: "Who's next?"
"It is wise to direct your anger towards problems -- not people; to focus your energies on answers -- not excuses." ~ William Arthur Ward
Steps
Step #1 -- Recognizing the Problem
Step #2 -- Deciding to Do Something About It
Step #3 -- Not Being Afraid to Walk Alone
Step #4 -- Make A Plan
Step #5 -- Strategy
Step #6 -- Dedication
Step #7 -- Stay Inspired
Step #8 - 9 -- Don't Give Up
Step #10 -- Make A Difference
Step #11 -- watch people enjoy life more, as well as yourself, because you dared to challenge the status quo & make a difference.
Step #2 -- Deciding to Do Something About It
Step #3 -- Not Being Afraid to Walk Alone
Step #4 -- Make A Plan
Step #5 -- Strategy
Step #6 -- Dedication
Step #7 -- Stay Inspired
Step #8 - 9 -- Don't Give Up
Step #10 -- Make A Difference
Step #11 -- watch people enjoy life more, as well as yourself, because you dared to challenge the status quo & make a difference.