PaulConventionWV
10-03-2011, 06:10 PM
I admit, I've gotten pretty depressed at times when I perceived that the nation was just too ignorant to receive the message of liberty. I'm wondering how you deal with it, and I'm here to offer optimism and the prevention of major freak-outs. The key is putting things in perspective. This is all about YOUR life journey. Do what you need to to be happy, and all the better if that includes campaigning and spreading the message for Dr. Paul. It's imperative that we keep our heads up.
Some things to keep in mind:
1. Things can turn around quickly. Sometimes, when Ron Paul does really poorly in the polls, he can bounce right back, and the last failure will be forgotten. We should be working to keep him bouncing back if there is some kind of perceived failure.
2. The time span with which we are working offers a lot of leeway. Any bad impression on Dr. Paul can be forgotten easily and will not be in the public eye for long, unless it is something truly scandalous or particularly bad or memorable. Those are less likely with our candidate.
3. We are here to have fun. Yes, we want to get Ron Paul elected, and it is more than just fun and games, but that is part of it. You have to do what you think is best and try to always look at the positive side. Not only will this keep you happier, it is likely to make you more productive. Defeatist attitudes only destroy progress.
4. Last, but not least, the movement extends way beyond the campaign. These are exciting times, and this is a life experience. Keep your head up and move on despite campaign success or failure. Remember, we have a possible (and I think, probable) Rand 2016 run. The liberty movement is stronger now than ever.
So, what are your ways of dealing with disappointment, and how do you propose to do better moving forward?
Some things to keep in mind:
1. Things can turn around quickly. Sometimes, when Ron Paul does really poorly in the polls, he can bounce right back, and the last failure will be forgotten. We should be working to keep him bouncing back if there is some kind of perceived failure.
2. The time span with which we are working offers a lot of leeway. Any bad impression on Dr. Paul can be forgotten easily and will not be in the public eye for long, unless it is something truly scandalous or particularly bad or memorable. Those are less likely with our candidate.
3. We are here to have fun. Yes, we want to get Ron Paul elected, and it is more than just fun and games, but that is part of it. You have to do what you think is best and try to always look at the positive side. Not only will this keep you happier, it is likely to make you more productive. Defeatist attitudes only destroy progress.
4. Last, but not least, the movement extends way beyond the campaign. These are exciting times, and this is a life experience. Keep your head up and move on despite campaign success or failure. Remember, we have a possible (and I think, probable) Rand 2016 run. The liberty movement is stronger now than ever.
So, what are your ways of dealing with disappointment, and how do you propose to do better moving forward?