Comments on: Today is Monumental

By: Rand

Rand — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 16:28:43 +0000

Probably your best post yet. We are in the crisis we are in because of our lack of responsibility at all levels. Hopefully we can each change to improve the lives of ourselves and our families. Those of us who own businesses can change and be more responsible for ourselves and those who work for us, and our government can change so we do not leave our children a debt that will be impossible to pay off.

By: Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW

Jacqui Barrett-Poindexter, MRW — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 12:50:13 +0000

Your post resonated, Jason. As have the responses. I am (positively) affected by Obama’s charisma and ideology. I’ve always been one driven by ‘hope’ when the chips are down, and I realize the impact of inspiring leaders … and friends … and colleagues, in my remaining hopeful. I, too, am concerned about some of his policy. I am a bit cautious (and even concerned a little) about the level of enthusiasm wrought through this election and the potential future impact of government in our lives (aka, the potential socializing of health care, for example; and the government ‘creating’ new jobs — at what cost to us tax-wise? I’m not an economist, so all of this gets too complex for my brain!). If, indeed, we as individuals become more responsible individually and collectively, then I think (hope) we’re on to something big.

In summary, I do have hope, with a dose of caution.

By: Murray A. Mann

Murray A. Mann — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 03:27:44 +0000

Jason, Jason, Susan, and Louise, great posts. Today is a milestone in a profound cultural shift in our country, a transformation in our national mindset on leadership, responsibility and service. Adriana Huffington wrote “Barack Obama is not the only one being inaugurated on January 20th. We all are . . . but also the expectation that a knight in shining armor will ride into town and save us while we cheer from the sidelines. Even if the knight is brilliant, charismatic, and inspiring. It’s up to us — We the People.”

By: Louise Kursmark

Louise Kursmark — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:38:05 +0000

Jason, thanks for such an insightful post. It’s true that change must come from within each of us, but it’s also true that a real leader can inspire us to want to change and give us opportunities to live that change. I think Barack Obama has done the first and, to some extent, the second (e.g., day of volunteerism yesterday). He has brought a sorely needed spirit of pride, hope, and optimism to the country. He has a lot of hopes and dreams to live up to, but if anyone can I think he can. Happy inauguration day to the nation!

By: Susan Whitcomb

Susan Whitcomb — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:14:50 +0000

Couldn’t have written it better myself, Jason. Yes, we need leadership for change, but we should never look to a person or system or ideology as the solution. It starts with me and the choices I make today, this hour, this moment … but, hey, I’m ‘preaching to the choir’ for anyone who reads your blog, right? Blessings!

By: Jason Alba

Jason Alba — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:00:48 +0000

@Martin – ROFL – never. I think and hope I can do what I need to do on this earth without resorting to politics :p

By: Martin Buckland

Martin Buckland — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 13:59:03 +0000

Great post Jason:

Sounds like you are preparing for office in 8 years? Go for it!