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So the big news of the day is about the 'end of an era' of sorts in the field of technology and one of its leaders.  It got me thinking, who's next?  Who will be the next innovator?  In this country, it seems the norm for the 'masses' to get together and help anoint/elect/choose the next politician, leader, and celebrity star, but we never seem to take the time to become that 'leader' instead.

Recently, I finally got around to watching the movie 'social network', and, without reviewing the plot, etc. blah blah blah, what I saw was the making of new 'self-made' billionaire, with a lot of help from about 750 million people around the world (including myself), who helped make him that way by flocking to his creation.

I'm all for people like Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg.  I absolutely support what they have accomplished, and I admire them for their achievements.  And, really, I just wish there were more like them in the world, 'creating' rather then 'maintaining', 'developing' rather then 'using', and 'deciding', not 'accepting'.

Life, as we know it, has always seemed to be controlled by the 'decision-makers'.  Even in reality TV, you see the ones who make the decisions, and the ones who tag along for the ride and hope to stay around long enough to get their 15 minutes of fame.

When it comes to the education system in America, certain people have been saying it for years. We need to start teaching students about money management, leadership, and finances.  Instead, we tend to just teach our kids how to read and write, give them some courses on Math, Science, English and Math, and offer electives which many times consist of sports, cooking, and (in the 'urban cities') trade school type programs in auto mechanics, nursing and beauty.

Now, thats fine if students all just dream of fixing cars, taking peoples blood, and cutting hair, but what happens when they graduate?  Who has taught them how to pay bills, make business decisions, and balance a god damn check book?  Who? Their parents?  Well, what if their parents are mechanics, nurses and barbers?  

Im not saying there is anything wrong with these professions.  What Im saying is, who is encouraging these kids to be body shop owners, Dr.'s and hair salon owners?  Oh, I know, their parents (well, hopefully they are. Many parents are either not around, or just encourage their kids to stay out of prison).   

Which brings me back to the original point.  Because so many children out there are struggling financially in single-parent, unemployed, low-income homes, the one huge benefit we are all supposed to have in this country is our FREE education system.  This 'system' is supposed to create equality, and allow for anyone in that particular community, rich or poor, to receive the same education, academics, and opportunities to succeed.  

But, of course, its always about the money.  Its why certain schools have actual pools in it, which leads to future olympians, or has fancy uniforms, tennis teams, and amazing after-school programs......while 'the other schools' look like something out of the movie 'Lean on Me'.

I don't know............anyway.............point is..............I want everyone out there to start working on being a leader, not a follower.  And encourage all children to do the same. And our pathetic school system should be helping these children all along the way. 

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