With the Fourth of July on Friday, I thought I would write this week’s emails about what is great about America.

The first thing I thought of was that America is what we make of it.

We choose whether or not to participate in the political rhetoric or to make meaningful progress with our neighbors even when we disagree.

We choose whether or not to think more or less of those in or out power or to love rich and poor alike.

We choose whether or not to live off of the work of others or to apply ourselves and blaze our own trail.

And the list could go on and on….

As you think about what it means to be an American this week, think of that ideal citizen….and then start working to become that person.

The best place to make a difference is in the mirror.

Make it a great day.

Jake

I will be on vacation starting on Thursday and will be out through next Thursday. Any volunteers to send out the daily attitude email while I am gone? ​