Monday, October 12, 2009
May Hansen's Example
I think that Mary Hansen gave a great presentation last week. Although "doing what you love" has definitely been a theme with many of our speakers, Hansen had a unique way of describing the processes that came with making her life choices. She explained how she could only make her big life decisions, like the adoption of two foster children, after scrutinizing her own beliefs, values and wants. I think that she gave an example for our class as to how we maybe can approach the most difficult decisions in our lives- that who we are and how we feel currently has to be involved the process of decising what we want to be.
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I really enjoyed Mary Hansen speak as well. I think its important to remember though that not only did she scrutinize her own beliefs, values, and wants; but she thought about whether her actions would better either someone else other than herself or the community. Coming from a person who teaches economics and the ideas of Capitalism and self-interest, this is a pretty admirable trait.
ReplyDeleteYes I too was impressed with Her commitment to more than just her basic job. It was a relief to see someone in her position trying to look out for more that the bottom line.
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