Comments on: The most important thing for a decision in politics http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/ Engagement for the next generation Wed, 07 Jan 2009 07:54:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 By: Modite - Why Gen Y should talk about politics at work http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-165286 Modite - Why Gen Y should talk about politics at work Tue, 21 Oct 2008 03:26:44 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-165286 [...] from now, when I look back and reflect, I will know that I never, ever regretted opening my mouth, only keeping it [...] […] from now, when I look back and reflect, I will know that I never, ever regretted opening my mouth, only keeping it […]

]]> By: Modite - Transitioning into adulthood – what do you think? http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-93507 Modite - Transitioning into adulthood – what do you think? Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:40:45 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-93507 [...] get out of bed, sit in front of my laptop and start writing this post. Mr. Suit texts me. “Want to meet for a drink?” he asks. I realize this might be harder than I think. I [...] […] get out of bed, sit in front of my laptop and start writing this post. Mr. Suit texts me. “Want to meet for a drink?” he asks. I realize this might be harder than I think. I […]

]]> By: The neo-Yippie - An Urban Salad « Variable Interest http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-47402 The neo-Yippie - An Urban Salad « Variable Interest Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:41:02 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-47402 [...] Mostly. We don’t dance in the rain and stomp in muddy puddles in protest of war. We blog and vote our protest, and we discuss our ideas over Gin and Tonics. We know the value of technology and [...] […] Mostly. We don’t dance in the rain and stomp in muddy puddles in protest of war. We blog and vote our protest, and we discuss our ideas over Gin and Tonics. We know the value of technology and […]

]]> By: Gen Y: ER Doctor of Generations : Brazen Careerist http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-37256 Gen Y: ER Doctor of Generations : Brazen Careerist Wed, 05 Mar 2008 06:21:02 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-37256 [...] good about this is that we have the ability to respond quickly to issues that come up. The presidential campaign, for example, or the Virginia Tech [...] […] good about this is that we have the ability to respond quickly to issues that come up. The presidential campaign, for example, or the Virginia Tech […]

]]> By: Jane Sample http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-37121 Jane Sample Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:55:47 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-37121 great post Rebecca. I agree with your on the importance of listening to our instincts. If I think of all the times my instincts saved my butt over the years .... wow. I think it is extremly important to listen to your instincts professionally - whether its about your boss, your co-workers or a new deal. great post Rebecca.
I agree with your on the importance of listening to our instincts. If I think of all the times my instincts saved my butt over the years …. wow. I think it is extremly important to listen to your instincts professionally - whether its about your boss, your co-workers or a new deal.

]]> By: Modite - Generation Y is the ER doctor of generations http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-36616 Modite - Generation Y is the ER doctor of generations Tue, 04 Mar 2008 05:02:22 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-36616 [...] good about this is that we have the ability to respond quickly to issues that come up. The presidential campaign, for example, or the Virginia Tech [...] […] good about this is that we have the ability to respond quickly to issues that come up. The presidential campaign, for example, or the Virginia Tech […]

]]> By: Maxie http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-28804 Maxie Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:41:03 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-28804 I know exactly what you mean about obama. Since he started his campaign I have learn more and more about him and his policies, but at first all I had to go by was an instinct. He (and his ideas) pulls us in and makes us believe. I know exactly what you mean about obama. Since he started his campaign I have learn more and more about him and his policies, but at first all I had to go by was an instinct.

He (and his ideas) pulls us in and makes us believe.

]]> By: Milena http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27933 Milena Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:22:43 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27933 Rebecca - I'll tell you what - I used to be a big-time democratic party supporter, went door-to-door for MoveOn, attended Michael Moore rallies...until I enrolled for a Master's degree in Finance and took an economics class. If anyone is legitimately interested in learning about economics, there is a little book that will take a few hours to read, "What Everyone Should Know About Economics and Prosperity." I think it's the best primer on the subject. Let Amazon make that baby on your counter. : ) The economics class (along with subsequent courses on finance) blew my mind - I realized much of the social change I yearn for could be better effected through free trade rather than centralized government planning. Central planning is often what democrats run their platforms on, and what causes limited growth in many countries. The US is succeeding despite central planning, not because of it. More government programs for the public good sounds benign, right? Who can argue with free broadband for all? I can - I have a better idea. Free us from government restrictions to doing business, stop making entrepreneurs pay fees and fill out forms, reduce the mire of the tax system to its simplest form - a flat tax and no tax for those who make under $40,000/year. Ideas like this are pure gold for a failing economy and people who feel lost and disconnected. Ideas like free trade bring communities together, locally, globally, breaking down barriers. My favorite quote from my teacher was, "When goods can't cross borders, armies will." And "You don't kill your trading partners!" It would be the same as Home Depot shooting their customers as they walk through the door. I don't want to pick on just the Democrats, as the Republican party is guilty as well. So, even though Ron Paul is technically a republican, he is committed to true "liberal" thinking, i.e. free markets, free minds, protection for the individual, private property rights, low and simplified taxes. I'm all about it. I'll get off my soapbox or else I better start a new blog about it... Rebecca - I’ll tell you what - I used to be a big-time democratic party supporter, went door-to-door for MoveOn, attended Michael Moore rallies…until I enrolled for a Master’s degree in Finance and took an economics class.

If anyone is legitimately interested in learning about economics, there is a little book that will take a few hours to read, “What Everyone Should Know About Economics and Prosperity.” I think it’s the best primer on the subject. Let Amazon make that baby on your counter. : )

The economics class (along with subsequent courses on finance) blew my mind - I realized much of the social change I yearn for could be better effected through free trade rather than centralized government planning. Central planning is often what democrats run their platforms on, and what causes limited growth in many countries. The US is succeeding despite central planning, not because of it. More government programs for the public good sounds benign, right? Who can argue with free broadband for all? I can - I have a better idea. Free us from government restrictions to doing business, stop making entrepreneurs pay fees and fill out forms, reduce the mire of the tax system to its simplest form - a flat tax and no tax for those who make under $40,000/year. Ideas like this are pure gold for a failing economy and people who feel lost and disconnected. Ideas like free trade bring communities together, locally, globally, breaking down barriers.

My favorite quote from my teacher was, “When goods can’t cross borders, armies will.” And “You don’t kill your trading partners!” It would be the same as Home Depot shooting their customers as they walk through the door.

I don’t want to pick on just the Democrats, as the Republican party is guilty as well. So, even though Ron Paul is technically a republican, he is committed to true “liberal” thinking, i.e. free markets, free minds, protection for the individual, private property rights, low and simplified taxes. I’m all about it.

I’ll get off my soapbox or else I better start a new blog about it…

]]> By: Josh Lavik http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27928 Josh Lavik Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:07:17 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27928 Instinct is an interesting thing that occurs only after experience. To use your example of a woman knowing if she'll sleep with a man within 5-10 minutes is only a decision that can be made after she has dated "x" number of men and possibly slept with "x" number as well. Malcolm Gladwell writes about this concept as well, but calls it "Thin Slicing" in his book "Blink". His point is much in line with yours in the sense that many times your first instinct/impression/idea/thought/etc. proves to be just as good as something that is thought about over a long period of time. I suppose my main point is that instinct happens only after a lot of thought and experience. The golf swing of Tiger Woods is "instinct", but only because he's spent hours practicing. The "instinct" of a successful CEO giving a great presentation comes from years of practice and preparation. Obama's "instinct" to come across as honest and authentic leads me to believe that it has come from years of experience. Instinct might be our greatest strength, but only if we take the time and put for the effort necessary to develop that strength. Instinct is an interesting thing that occurs only after experience. To use your example of a woman knowing if she’ll sleep with a man within 5-10 minutes is only a decision that can be made after she has dated “x” number of men and possibly slept with “x” number as well. Malcolm Gladwell writes about this concept as well, but calls it “Thin Slicing” in his book “Blink”. His point is much in line with yours in the sense that many times your first instinct/impression/idea/thought/etc. proves to be just as good as something that is thought about over a long period of time. I suppose my main point is that instinct happens only after a lot of thought and experience. The golf swing of Tiger Woods is “instinct”, but only because he’s spent hours practicing. The “instinct” of a successful CEO giving a great presentation comes from years of practice and preparation. Obama’s “instinct” to come across as honest and authentic leads me to believe that it has come from years of experience. Instinct might be our greatest strength, but only if we take the time and put for the effort necessary to develop that strength.

]]> By: Rebecca Thorman http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27605 Rebecca Thorman Thu, 07 Feb 2008 20:20:32 +0000 http://modite.com/blog/2008/02/05/the-most-important-skill-for-politics-business/#comment-27605 @ Scot - Great synopsis. I like your ideas about mission vs. mission statement. Let me know how you enjoy seeing him in real life. @ Milena - I think your comment is, by far, the best yet. I like your passion towards Ron Paul. I've always been curious about why you support him since I saw the badge on your blog. Admittedly, I haven't researched him as much, but I still believe that the person who is able to unite us, such a large majority of us, will ultimately succeed. I hope that you don't opt out on voting day. That's really the worst thing you could do. At the very least, write in the candidate you want. Thanks for sharing! @ Scot - Great synopsis. I like your ideas about mission vs. mission statement. Let me know how you enjoy seeing him in real life.

@ Milena - I think your comment is, by far, the best yet. I like your passion towards Ron Paul. I’ve always been curious about why you support him since I saw the badge on your blog. Admittedly, I haven’t researched him as much, but I still believe that the person who is able to unite us, such a large majority of us, will ultimately succeed. I hope that you don’t opt out on voting day. That’s really the worst thing you could do. At the very least, write in the candidate you want. Thanks for sharing!

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