I’m all for keeping a positive attitude and going for what you want. Having said that, I also believe someone’s talent or desires should be put to good use. Two points to consider.
1. A grass roots group, or a media team, are spending a lot of effort in trying to get Betty White on Saturday Night Live (SNL) to host it. In her 88 years, she has yet to host it, although she’s older than the show is. She says, although maybe coyly, that she isn’t pursing an appearance. Others are taking time and effort to make it happen.
2. I’ve seen parts of a show on MTV that has bight young men running around DC with the sole purpose of playing a game of basketball with President Obama. They spent time on the radio, chasing down congressmen, and more in pursuit of this one thing. Granted, spending time with the President, because of who he is, would be cool.
However, these people obviously have a drive and tenacity for getting things done. How about putting these talents to work helping others in need? Or designing or inventing the next great tool to help solve a problem? Let’s harness this energy. How about you? Find something you’re passionate about. That is what will give you the attitude of success over failure. Keep trying. These are the values these people are putting into practice. While I’m not pursuing a game of basketball with the President, I am pursing helping others understand better the differences they see around them.
