Today I felt inspired.
This isn't necessarily an unusual occurance. I am blessed to have inspirational parents, students I work with, clients, friends, fellow coaches, other associates and via varying networks as well as Twitter, a veritable plethora of amaaaazing (yes... amaaaazing) entrepreneurs of all ages who do incredible, inspirational work every day.
Today's inspiration however came from a group of 5 boys from Orlando - under the age of 18.
Yup, although not yet of voting age, the group known as "Limitless" (no relation!) has created their own version of a "Yes We Can" election video, in support of Barack Obama's 2012 campaign. These boys do not yet have the right to vote... but they are so throughly engaged with their country's political process and indeed their support for the current president, that they took the time to do their bit to let the world know it.
So is there an ulterior motive? The cynics in you will note that these boys are trying to raise money for band equipment and are selling Obama re-election t-shirts that they have designed but in my eyes, this is only to be applauded. Entrepreneurship should be encouraged at any time, and especially when the state of the economy means that unemployment figures have the potential to be more and more discouraging... and entrepreneurship in the name of something you passionately agree with deserves a standing ovation.
My verdict? Nothing but congratulations to Limitless from Orlando who not only will hopefully raise the money for their group / band as they initially aimed, but will also engage people, whatever their political inclination, young and old, in what is an important political year not just for the US but for us all globally. Even moreso, congratulations for being a real inspiration and motivator for not just your young peers... but also for those of us who are *ahem* probably twice your age.
Yes We Can!
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Credit where it's due: Thanks to MNI Alive, the global Caribbean Connection website for bringing the original article to my attention. Check it out...
