I am intrigued by this generation (those born between 1980 and 1995) although I would suspect it extends beyond that. Who are you and how did you become so optimistic? As a Gen Xer I tend to live in the pit of cynicism, always seeing the underbelly of the ground. The roots may go deep but I see mostly in darkness so I can't imagine the growth of the tree, the outline of the leaves against the sunset, the shade that is provided. But, Millennials, all you see are the orange and red leaves, in a pile, large enough to jump in (with 500 of your closest friends). Who are you?
Your optimism is inspiring (albeit annoying at times and mostly unrealistic), your social networking is intriguing (although a little too public for my taste), and your entitlement (well let's just blame your parents for that one). What is going to happen to you once you start to become the main stream of the working world? I wonder if this optimism will linger once you discover there are few jobs available and the ones that exist you are over-educated for and under-experienced. Or maybe I am wrong (let's hope I am wrong) and the generation that you love to be associated with will rise up and change the entire system. Maybe you won't get discouraged like the generation before you and you WILL perservere and change the world from the inside out. The shared leadership that you aspire to could have long-term movement instead of short-term satisfaction. Perhaps you will realize this and press on--fully believing that dreams and aspirations are possible. The "WE" that you are attributed with has power, maybe you will use this power for good and seek to reform the intolerant systems that been the backbone of our country since its inception. Perhaps you will grab the baton and actually run.
From a Gen X cynic--I applaud your future. Your positivity has spilled onto me perhaps the world will benefit as well.
