In one of Seth Godin’s
recent blogs, I was inspired by
several notions and wisdom.
Some valuable lessons from Seth’s blog:
·
Associate closely with those who emphasize and are
experienced with productive failure.
·
Surround yourself with those who are motivated
to make a difference daily.
·
Breakthroughs throughout history (music, software,
athletics) are geographically located by attracting tribes of followers.
·
Relocate if you must, in order to join the tribe
and become part of the creativity.
You can Checkout Anytime you Like, But you Can Never Leave
Living in the rust belt isn’t a place where ideas are flowing.
The mindset is often discouraging and anti-productive. Consequently, it’s tough
seeking out others with the same ambitions, goals and desires. Our local
community is full of people who have experienced
failure. The problem is few understand the greatness accumulated from productive failure.
Same Old Story
Many people in the rust belt have followed the status quo all
of their work life only to be laid-off or shuttered from the industrial age. Lacking other skills and every ounce of
confidence shattered by the belief in a system that by being compliant ensured
their success (until someone, somewhere
else, could perform the duties cheaper). The low self-esteem, depression,
shame and prevailing attitudes prevent those folks from moving on. Creativity
stripped from their souls.
Heart of Gold
We have people within the community who want to make a difference.
Many churches, organizations and people with huge hearts have donated
selflessly their time, money and energy. But we need more.
We need people who can break down barriers and actually
solve social issues. Instead of wasting funding (because we’ve have always done it this way). We need new ideas to
promote prosperity verses a lifetime of dependency through aid and charity. We
need to teach those in poverty the skills necessary to provide a plan to change
their life. Only then, we will see dramatic results.
Where the Action Is
When I think of geographical breakthroughs music most often
comes to mind. Prevailing musical styles and trends have always been a source of
crowd sourcing and formation of human tribes. New Orleans (jazz), Nashville (country
music), Seattle (Grunge), England (The Beatles) easily come to mind. It’s no
accident software start-ups were created in certain parts of the USA.
One of my former classmates,
Terri Lynn Weaver (who I played
in a rock band with), is the
first female
State Representative within the State of Tennessee. Prior to her political
achievement, Terri recorded a #1 Christian hit record and won a Dove Award. She
is one of the sweetest and genuine people you could ever meet. Well done-Terri!
Former Cleveland native, drummer,
Jimmy Clark and his
beautiful wife are involved in the Nashville music scene and are great people! Jimmy
has worked tours with Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift and Van Halen, along
with many other big names in the music scene, through his Nashville
connections. There really aren’t many recording artists in Nashville, Jimmy
hasn’t toured with or provided the backbeat for during his career.
Coincidence? I think not. It seems personality, wealth and
success have a common factor just like fashion, music, software, architecture
and cuisine- the act of creativity has its own geographical reaction.
Easy Livin’?
I’ve definitely got Nashville on my mind for a future
location to live. Surrounding ourselves
with people thriving on ideas, creativity, and success is exciting, motivating
and stimulating!
People will flock in droves to the latest trend or the next “big
thing.”
When will a breakthrough occur in the rust belt?
Who will lead us from
the rust belt to the success belt?
Somehow, I believe Seth Godin has better wisdom.
Until
We Meet Again,
Jim Carver
Author: The Legacy of David A. Wells- The Lexington High School
“Band of Gold”
Something Meaningful that Matters!
www.successthroughmusic.com
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