Our lives are shaped by the questions we ask. A single question guided the first half of my life: How can I make a lot of money? I was raised in a culture of white privilege, where money defined a person. Net worth equated to self-worth. It determined where you lived, who you associated with and the quality of your life regarding material possessions.
Pat, your post makes me curious about significant events and turning points during your "fall". I also am inspired by your experience based on "I am for a city that..." I currently am doing consulting and training for a city in North Texas and have implemented a ground rule for our sessions "speak about what you're for, not what you're against". I think I'll incorporate the "I am for a city that..." exercise in one of my next sessions with top management. Finally, I'm curious about SALSA, what it does, where it gets its funding, etc.
Pat, your post makes me curious about significant events and turning points during your "fall". I also am inspired by your experience based on "I am for a city that..." I currently am doing consulting and training for a city in North Texas and have implemented a ground rule for our sessions "speak about what you're for, not what you're against". I think I'll incorporate the "I am for a city that..." exercise in one of my next sessions with top management. Finally, I'm curious about SALSA, what it does, where it gets its funding, etc.
Ron Nakamoto
7x MEA Alum