Learning from Failure

Building a Positive Culture

"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has
destroyed itself from within. - A great nation can not be
invincible except cultures resulted in the community
itself. "
~ Will Durant

Culture is something that affects the pattern of life as well
influenced the dynamics of society. So that the cultural change that
itself is static or not we can elakkan. Either
example is the culture of the People's Republic of China who have come
color of life and culture of Indonesia.

This was stated by the President of Indonesia, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, on
Speech Night 50th Anniversary of RI Cultural Cooperation and China.
I happened to be one of the guests invited to the event
held on 28 February 2007. The opportunity
it, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said that during the
This has been cross-ethnic communication is established between the Indonesian
and Tionghoa and has influenced the national culture of Indonesia.

In the event a lively cultural performances by artists RRT
and Indonesia and attended a number of state officials and some
Man 5000, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono strongly
Indonesia stated that the society is open and able
adjusted through cultural communication. GoI also
support these changes, one of which is set Day
Raya Lunar New Year a national holiday.

Talking about cultural diversity and dynamic interplay,
The most important fact for us is to take the value
positive from the existing cultural influences, especially in the midst of incessant
the influence of modern lifestyle in this era of globalization. As
a historian, Will Durant ie, states that a
a great nation can be destroyed by even the nation's culture
alone. So we must be good at selecting whether the culture
It makes us go forward or not.

One factor that we must consider whether the values
culture allows us to be mutual respect?
Because of cultural attitudes that discriminate based on status,
office, education and so forth makes it difficult
progress. "The way you give your name to others is a
measure of how much you like and respect yourself. - How you
respect for others is a measure of how much love and
your appreciation for yourself, "said Brian Tracy. Attitude
mutual respect allows us to set aside differences
and are both actively develop themselves, be creative, innovate and
achieving independence.

Also we can see the rapid progress achieved by the
Japan in a relatively short time. One factor
stimulate progress is hard work of the Japanese
alone. While the mechanism in the country are supportive
and appreciate the hard work man. We are also likely
can achieve progress within a fast enough if we
trying to absorb and apply the current cultural attitudes and hard work
as practiced by the Japanese.

One other positive culture that we should have is
simplicity, although maybe we can live luxurious and versatile
modern. Simple life does not mean do not take advantage of all
facilities that allow us to more forward in time fast enough,
but to live frugally, not wasteful or extravagant. Says Henry
David Thoreau, "A man is rich in proportion to the things he can
afford to let alone. - Someone who can live simply, so he
will never feel the lack. "

In addition we must also consider whether the culture that will
we follow the life and beneficial to humanity? Culture positive
should foster empathy in our lives everyday. Because
This world is full of people who are poor. For ourselves
own cultivate an empathetic attitude is a source
spirit to continue to try to be better than before.

Another positive culture that we must absorb and apply the
everyday life is to become the subject of culture is not
simply become objects. That means we must get used to being active
and creatively to create new works that sell high value. Culture
of course need to improve the quality of consciousness
human resources, for example; continuously improve the science
knowledge and skills through courses, seminars, learn from
books and the people who have experienced and so forth.

Actually still very much a positive culture that is very useful
to build our lives in order to become a better nation
successful, strong and dignified. Especially in the middle of rush
modernization of information and rapid, we can easily
accessing positive cultures of various ethnic, tribal,
or other nations throughout the world. Although perhaps a bit
difficult start, but as long as there's a will, and we continue to try it
positive cultures will gradually become truly color
our lives everyday. Michael Jordan said, "I can accept
failure. But I can not accept not trying. - I can accept
failure. But I can not accept if it does not try. "

 

Source : Membangun Budaya Positif oleh Andrew Ho