"In every community, there is work to be done. In every nation, there are wounds to heal. In every heart, there is the power to do it."
- Marianne Williamson
"Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together."
- Paul Ryan
"For too long in this society, we have celebrated unrestrained individualism over common community."
- Joe Biden
Community
I think that Mr. Dean had a very good grasp on what a community is and the role that an individual of that community plays. He also conveyed his ideas through personal experience, which fortified what he was saying. Like Mr. Tomlinson said, "working in a community is a good way to get to know that community."
I very much enjoyed the "First Follower" video. It really demonstrates that the leaders and those who take chare of everything are not the only ones that make a difference; often, a leader cannot achieve success without their followers, which only come after there is a First Follower.
Mr. Dean also expained to us how a young person can make a difference. First he told us to "make change in the community where you live and work." Next, he tols us about how he became involved with the Heritage Preservation and Historical Board through a project he was doing and questions he had. He pointed out that it is difficult to rise above the elders of a community think is the correct pattern. The opinions of the elders in a community are valuabke, but Mr. Dean tols us that we must learn how to pith an idea in a way that the elders will listen an possible act upon this idea.
I agree with and appreciate that statement that Mr Dean said that "there is a lot to be said about a strong community."
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