The Australian tradition of mateship
and a “fair go” has been around for a long time. Recent political and public
commentary has taken a “fair go” from one extreme to another; from the original
intent of an even chance for everyone and the implicit intention that everyone
decides what to do with their even chance, to the idea it is an
entitlement.
The danger I see is the growing
victim mentality (“what about me” and “why aren’t I getting a fair go”) among
those believing they are missing out on the rewards or ‘entitlements’.
Leading the charge in this debate are
the tabloid newspapers of Australia, with statements like “Greedy banks”, “Rich
people leading luxury life while battlers struggle”, “Energy costs slug
consumer.”…You get my drift. Bad news sells and so does news portraying some
getting more than others.
This got me to thinking and doing
some research and it became very clear to me that everyone already gets a “fair
go”. The difference was
what people decided to do with that “fair go”.
An example is higher education; it is
now available in a way like never before; online or offline, part-time or
full-time or evenings, and through various delivery modes so that individuals
can learn in their own time and in their own way.
Another example is job searching;
available in print or online, on your home computer or using the local
library.
The
Phil’s-osophy
Everyone gets a “fair go” – it’s what
they do with that “fair go” that counts! Don’t listen to the media portents of
doom telling you you’re missing out – because you’re not. Take responsibility
and make sure you use your “fair go” to its fullest extent.
Because everything counts.
To your success
Phil
http://www.philipwagner.com.au/
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