EVERYONE needs (and should) have HOPE!
Recently (and quite rightly) management in Japan has decided to re-invest the company there under the theme of "Health, Freedom, and Hope." This line has always stirred my soul as a mission worth investing one's-self in. I love everything else that's been done, but this line has always held a special place for me--for it is who we are!
HEALTH, Check, we got that through our world-class products, FREEDOM, Double check--we got that--in fact the many facets of Freedom (time, money, lifestyle etc) are all here--especially the one that I completely underestimated--only having to work with those that you WANT to.
But HOPE, that is one that is usually ignored, and certainly underestimated, but probably the most important.
When I was growing up, the worst criticism one could make of another was that he was a "no-hope-er"--he had no hope either for himself or others in him. What a terrible thing to call someone, what a terrible place to be!
We all need HOPE. Hope Springs eternal. It drives us to do what is required. It is a motivating force, it is a force for good!
It is necessary, and we can deliver it!
Never underestimate HOPE. Nothing "audacious" about it!
