Comments for American Dream Project

Comment on What’s Your Calling? by Harrison Greene

Harrison Greene — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:56:55 +0000

This is a pretty good piece. I am assuming that implicit in what you have written is that when we help others we help ourselves and when we help ourselves we are ensuring that we are self-sustaining.

The philosophy of altruism is often confused with not living for ourselves but ONLY for others. The essence of altruism, as I see it, is that we have a moral responsibility to live for others because altruism’s compass is “from each according to his ability to each according to their need”. I disagree because in my view we should help others because we choose to; not because it is a moral edict.

I believe that we can do both: We must help ourselves and can choose to help others. The choice to help others is not a moral imperative. The decision to become self sustaining is.

Comment on Life Is Not a Business by Naomi

Naomi — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:29:06 +0000

…beautifully expressed Will!

Though deeply flawed, we still need non-judgement, acceptance and simple kindness. More than ever, we need to give every day the human gifts of the soul that we ourselves crave. Kahil Gibran said, “I drink the water and the water drinks me”.

Comment on Invest in Yourself Now by Allan

Allan — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:04:21 +0000

When you give of yourself, you will grow as a person.

Comment on Your Perfect Holiday Vacation by Robert Van Horne

Robert Van Horne — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:45:21 +0000

Thanks, Will. Your suggestion is a gift I think we all would love to receive. I wrote a Xmas song about part of your suggestion – giving the gift of a smile. SILENT GIFTS http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nQWbgBNbwU

Comment on Invest in Yourself Now by Ned

Ned — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:00:49 +0000

I’m reading a book “What’s the Economy for Anyway?” (John de Graaf, David Batker) I recommend this book as a way forward for 2012 and beyond. Imagine what our country would be like if we, as the book embraces, focused on an economy that provided the greatest good for the greatest number of people for the greatest amount of time. This is not a pie-in-sky; some countries have fully or partially implemented this as their economy.

Comment on Your Perfect Holiday Vacation by Jana Jopson

Jana Jopson — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:00:17 +0000

What a great invitation. The only person in my extended family I truly do not like, could, I’m sure, use a break from my inner criticism of him, and I could use a break from it as well. Maybe form a new habit of thought about him all year. That’s quite an idea to ponder. Thank you, Will.

Comment on Your Perfect Holiday Vacation by Terry

Terry — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 15:34:58 +0000

I love your positive, purposeful musings.

Comment on Will Your 2012 Be Better Than 2011? by Bindesh

Bindesh — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 18:34:49 +0000

Will –

I absolutely agree with you in this article but even if you have the enthusiasm to do something great & are fully motivated but do not have any idea of what ‘that’ is..how do you find it.

Comment on The Power of How by Kevin Daniel

Kevin Daniel — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 17:14:00 +0000

Assess the impossible. Then make it possible.

Comment on The Power of How by Robert Van Horne

Robert Van Horne — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:32:01 +0000

Will
Your personal story about surfing illustrates very well the importance of overcoming fear. Thanks for sharing your experience – it’s something to think about and apply.