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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade

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Conservatism, Reaction, and the Elder's Responsibility: A Message to My Age Grade Great Day, Fam. This one right here? It’s not for everyone. If you’re not at or approaching Eldership—defined in our tribe as about 55 years old and up—you might not feel all of this. But if you’re curious, or if you’re one of those younger souls already walking with wisdom, you’re welcome to keep reading. This message is for the Elders. For those of us who should know better. And yes—I’m including myself. Let’s Start With the Mirror I’ve got to confess something. I’ve been guilty. Guilty of being reactionary. Guilty of falling into the trap of conservatism. Guilty of romanticizing the past. Guilty of looking at our young people and calling them “soft”—as if we were born warriors, as if we didn’t have to become who we are through fire, failure, and guidance. Many of us Elders are stuck in a loop. We remember only the highlights of our youth—the toughest times we survived, the boldest moments ...
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Not Crazy, But Committed

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  Not Crazy, But Committed Introduction Have you ever been called crazy? I know I have. You know, that person that seems to be out of touch with reality, or that one that perceives something is possible when others don't. Well I am here to tell you don't let being called crazy stop you. Sure there are times when having an idea and acting on it may seem outlandish but more times than not those ideas come to fruition. But sometimes that's just what it takes to be successful. What about the Wright Brothers? They said humans would fly, and no one believed them! Or Thomas Edison who told us we could harness energy from a bulb for light. All these ideas sounded like crackpot ideas at the time but not anymore. So if you're called crazy for pursuing your dream then wear that badge proudly and keep going. One day your skeptics will realize you were right all along--you were committed, not crazy! Have you ever been called crazy? I know I have. I know what it’s like to be called c...
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