Why We Need To Be Realistic, Or We Will Fail To Make Needed Changes?

Wake up, America, or you'll never be successful in your quest to achieve changes for the better! Whether it relates to local, regional, national, or international issues, unless/ until we start looking at the bigger - picture, without wearing rose-colored glasses, we will never upgrade from the same - old, same - old, ways! We must demand political leaders proceed with pragmatic idealism; nothing, of consequence, will occur! With that in mind, this article will attempt to consider, review, examine, and briefly discuss how this relates, regarding local, regional, state, national, and international issues of the day and challenges.

1. Local: How often have you witnessed residents seek unrealistically, pie - in - the - sky, solutions, perhaps, at the expense of the best, realistic, pragmatic approach? For example, while many communities are experiencing empty storefronts and other challenges? Instead of looking for ways to make changes productively, many look to the past! The world evolves, and only when we do so wisely will we preserve the ability to adapt and survive vibrantly! Too many perceive their wish - lists as reality! Instead of refusing any possibilities, wouldn't it be wiser to consider ways, to compromise, seeking a meeting of the minds, for the common good? Demand modifications and ways to reach an agreement, instead of refusing to proceed with a positive, can-do attitude, and an open -mind, for the greater good! Unless/until communities ensure economic viability in a sane way, we will be unsuccessful, etc.!

2. Regional: Wouldn't It make sense to address the most relevant issues proactively, such as infrastructure, sustainable jobs, meaningful health care, safety issues, and working together for the greater good? Only when regions work together in a realistic, quality way will we all benefit!

3. State: What are States Rights, and why do they matter? How many more must die before using some common sense and considering sane, gun control, and safety? We register cars and license cars, so why not guns, etc., in a way, which protects everyone from those unfit to carry guns?

4. National: We must address the way elections, and voting happens! Is the Electoral College still relevant or fair? Why do we permit the filibuster to control the Senate? Can we afford to delay?

5. International: While national leaders must protect their countries, unless/until nations work together on climate change and environmental protection, the world is at - risk!

We must become better and wiser! The must occur, sooner rather than later!

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands of leaders, and conducted personal development seminars for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. His company, PLAN2LEAD, LLC, has an informative website http://plan2lead.net, and Plan2lead can also be followed on Facebook http://facebook.com/Plan2lead.