"Every child is born an
artist. The trick is to remain an artist."
-Picasso
We’ve spent 100 years schooling our children and selves into becoming a
“cog in the wheel” for the system. We created compliance by asking students to
memorize a formula of history, math and science. Instead of recognizing the
interests of the people- the system set the agenda.
It told us what to wear, how to respond and
what to think. The bigger picture enforced the rules, fostering everyone to get-in-line, wait your turn and don’t question authority. It amazes me how
many people in the workforce have relinquished their minds, hearts and souls in
an effort to fit in. Trained by fear to perform a repetitive duty and to keep
your thoughts to yourself in the effort to earn a living or possibly retire
with some dignity.
Is it any wonder we have so many cases of depression, so many needs for
medication and so little regard for our workforce or fellow man?
I really enjoy talking with people and presenting my case for the
reason of why we are at a crossroads for the future. I’ve avoided playing the
political arguments intentionally. To me, it’s not as relevant as understanding
the concept that we are engaged in and responding to the current social
environment.
We are experiencing a giant cultural shift in how we do business. The
current format of the Industrial Age is undergoing dramatic change. Change- that is quicker than ever before.
Technology advances are enabling us to move faster than a speeding train. There
will be a new breed of people like Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, and Bill Gates. In
fact, due to new technology some of the next inventors are already here.
What does that have to do with me?
If you want to be a part of the shift this is your free ticket.
Recognizing you have been a pawn in the game is the key to breaking out and
enabling yourself to be competitive. Forming an alliance with others who
understand this new direction will provide you with a powerful network capable
of embracing change and quickly adjusting. Merely staying put is a guarantee to
end-up like the great Buffalo hunt; that followed the leader over the cliff.
Which would you rather be?
If you can’t jump ship at least realize you’ve been bamboozled. The
current ride isn’t going to improve until you change your own thinking. It’s a
long ride to the bottom of the sea. Do we really want to go there?
I hope not, we’ve wasted enough
time, energy and health in subscribing to a life with diminishing outcomes.
Even the so-called recession was a result of the early stages of Industrial restructuring.
The “big” stores, factories and other organizations are slowly dying. Jobs that
exist today will be gone in 15-25 years and the “traditional” education will be
replaced.
So perhaps one of my biggest challenges is to attempt to stay ahead of
the curve and hope people will open their minds, despite a life-long indoctrination into compliance, fitting in
and being average. Forget the gold watch, retirement party and focus on a more likely
scenario:
The future is up to you and better yet; it doesn’t require permission because- you’ve been given a free ticket. Now go make
something interesting and creative. It’s your art, your destiny and legacy to
do something meaningful!
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
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