Given events in our country & around the world, what 3 things would you tell a room full of the opposite gender that they should be focused?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 13:49:57 -0500

Based upon the current events in our country and around the world, what would you suggest a room full of people of the same sex as you as their top 3 items to focus on in 2017?

I am looking specifically for man to men and woman to women answers, but open to opposite gender responses.

Response by SGT David T. made Jan 19 at 2017 2:08 PM

SGT David T. — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:08:06 -0500

Given that I am not so presumptuous to tell anyone what they should and should not be focused on, I wouldn't tell them anything.

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jan 19 at 2017 2:41 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 14:41:38 -0500

The thing I would say to a room of men, is that if they don't start acting like men, the Nation and World is in trouble.
Men have sat quiet, because that is what we were raised to do. To be gentlemen BUT we have sat quiet while masculinity has been attacked. Look at these sadsacks whining and protesting? What are they really protesting? Life being unfair and not getting their way? What would a man say to their child for throwing fit and pouting in public? Since they babies do not have a man in their life to tell them to knock it off...other men need to step for the other boy's failures.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jan 19 at 2017 4:27 PM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 16:27:46 -0500

Either a degree program, trade school or start a business, create your own reality.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2017 5:39 PM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 17:39:35 -0500

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Empower yourself. Obtain the education that you need for the job that you want. Become knowledgeable about money: budgeting, saving, and investing. Take time for yourself, and do not allow others to become to dependent on you..

Response by SSG Trevor S. made Jan 19 at 2017 6:47 PM

SSG Trevor S. — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 18:47:58 -0500

1. Be open to new professional opportunities.
2. Don't get hung up on headlines, read the whole story. (This is news and people as well.)
3. Don't be afraid someone will disagree with you.
*Bonus - Mentor a young man if you get a chance.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 19 at 2017 10:02 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 19 Jan 2017 22:02:42 -0500

I would tell another woman the same exact thing I would tell a man. Work hard in everything you do. A good work ethic goes a long way. Never make excuses for yourself.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2017 2:58 AM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 22 Jan 2017 02:58:33 -0500

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member I would say this:
1. Hold on a second while I get someone else to join us. (Never put yourself in a position where anyone can accuse you of anything, male or female).

2. I have your back and I expect and trust that you have my back.

3. Let's get back to work. Together we can continue great work and protect this country.