In Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, Steven Covey mentions the circles of concern and influence and what they mean. The circle of concern is where all the things you worry about, but have no control over, are located. The war in Afghanistan, the president's job performance, and global warming are examples. The circle of influence resides in the circle of concern and consists of things you are concerned about AND have the power to do something about. Examples might include how many hours you watch TV or what kind of education your kids get. Covey reminds us that a proactive person doesn't waste his time in the circle of concern wasting time fretting over things he cannot control, but instead operate within his circle of influence. Acting in that circle will bring peace and contentment. An unintended benefit is that your circle of influence will grow allowing you to actually make a difference.
Well, that's how it works. The problem is folks keep thinking that if they complain about Obamacare on Facebook, their duly elected officials will actually read their puny little post, often peppered with various obscenities or threats, and just do it. Well, that ain't gonna happen but, if enough people can be moved to chant the same refrain, perhaps, just maybe, your Senator just might hear you. It is my hope that this forum will help move people to do something... to take a stand, write a letter, make a phone call... ANYTHING besides sitting in that easy chair complaining.. living in their circle of concern. Here is your chance to grow your circle of influence.
