American Culture and What I Like About It

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I spend a lot of time criticizing America. I think I'd compare my mentality about America to how a perceptive child behaves in a crazy family: Your brother's a bully, your sister is ditzy, your Mom's unaware, and your Dad's a perverted drunk. The smart kid has to criticize; to survive and because he can't help it. Who knows? Maybe they'll get the message.

However, there's some things I like about American culture.

First, this notion that diversity is good. This idea that we ought to have people from different countries, different backgrounds, different cultures come over here and live and add to the mix. Makes things more interesting and creates an innovative and progressive environment. I like it.

Second, this notion of being adventurous. It's known as the pioneer spirit. You get a good idea, get yourself in gear and go on the venture. Take a risk, see if it works. Don't think too much about it, just take the leap. I like it. Seth Godin, he's a guy who started a popular revenue sharing website for writers called Squidoo, writes about this kind of spirit in his blog. I've subscribed to his blog because he's got it right. Don't wait, don't follow, jump out there and do it. Love that!

And why not? Whatever you want to do, what you love to do, what ever inspiration you have, follow through with it.

This is why I love the Internet too. So many opportunities, so much need for good content, different ideas, innovations, so much room for creativity and expression.

So, here's to America. You aint half bad.