In this country, we are fortunate enough to have the freedom todo so many things. �It is this freedom that our eldersfought for, the freedom that we love and cherish, and yet thefreedom that we take for granted once in a while.
More than freedom, I am referring to the entrepreneurial actionsof starting new clubs, organizations, fraternities, businesses, andall the other groups that arise to accomplish goals, share commoninterests, and make life better by networking with otherindividuals.
I applaud the people that have the drive, knowledge, anddetermination to start these new ventures. �Although, Ithink that through generations, leading members of those saidgroups have focused too much on the diminutive details instead ofthe overall goals of the group.
Large organizations become more bureaucratic and lose sight ofthe traditional reasons why it was started. �This has led tomany different things. �One of which being that some peopletend to focus too much on the rules of the group instead of thegoals. �Don't get me wrong, I believe that rules areessential to maintain a degree of focus and are vital to regulateorganizational duties, but they shouldn't be set in place to limitvisions and inspiration.
I think that right away one is limiting the success of a groupif their eyes are set to the limitations of individuals, instead oftheir potential. � I prefer to challenge each organizationto analyze their ambitions and specifically determine the reasonswhy a group was started, why the individuals joined, and where dothey want to go with it. �I am not always able to do this,and I too, lose sight of the overall goals.
But, I hope that everyone takes time to evaluate the things thatthey do and why they do them. �I believe that focus isnecessary for success. �I also think that no one plans tofail, but, if one were to fail to plan, then success will be theimage on the horizon. �Difficult to catch, but always hopedfor.
Nick Riedman
senior
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