Our Job
October 30, 2008
Our job as leaders of the Progressive revolution is to create a secure, dry, inviting stepping stone for people in the middle of a raging stream. The world is tottering, like a person trying to reach safety on stones that are far apart, under the surface, and slippery. We need to build one for them that is close (i.e. non-scary), secure (convincing), broad (visible) and free from slime!
The history of paradigm shifts shows clearly that individuals here and there, known as ‘early adopters,’ will gladly step onto this new foundation. Some, perhaps many of them will also be ‘tipping-point leaders’ who will bring groups of people with them — and at some unpredictable moment we will at last reach critical mass. Then, with a majority (or vocal minority) safely on the far shore, the struggle will be much easier, though some struggle will remain. The momentum will be on our side, and the new paradigm within our grasp.
Let’s begin!
