“ If that's what you want to do, then you should go do it-and do it well. ”
...talent is evenly distributed. You never know how many talented people are out there until you invite and inspire them to be creative.
~ John Wood
My view of the charity world is that compared with business, there is too much talk, way too many meetings and expert panels and blue-ribbon commissions, and not enough action. Or as an Australian friend of mine once opined: Sometimes you just have to have a go and get on with it, mate!.
The only thing we wanted our young organization to give was an opportunity. We would say to children and to their families: If you are willing to work hard and make sacrifices and think long term, then Room to Read is the best organization for you. If you're looking for a handout, then you should look elsewhere.
We had a policy of no looking back. Once a decision was made, all members of our team were expected to stop talking about obstacles and instead focus intensely on solutions.Don't tell us all the reasons this might not work. Tell us all the ways it could work.
