Investing in Possibilities: Three 'Easy' Steps to Following Your Passion
Nothing had caught Bill Strickland's attention the way that clay spinning on a wheel did. He was getting by in high school but learning ceramics put a whole new spin on his outlook. It's what got him into the University of Pittsburgh. It's what drove him to share his passion with others in a little row house he named the Manchester Craftsmen's Guild.
Bill admits that his need to share ceramics with others was a selfish motivation, but what it has led to is a powerful change in the Pittsburgh community among teens and adults.
In his book,
Make the Impossible Possible, Bill says to "trust your passion, identify your dreams and find the courage to share them with others, no matter how many times they call you a fool."
These are three "easy" steps to finding yourself and your place in the world. But underlying this advice is the need to invest (and I'm not talking IRAs, though they certainly don't hurt). Invest in yourself. Invest in your community. Invest in possibilities.
I'm so excited to share with you all that Bill will be our keynote speaker at our Celebrating Civic Leadership Luncheon on March 6. For those who had the opportunity to meet Bill and tour the Manchester Bidwell facilities during the Leadership Exchange to Pittsburgh, they shared with the rest of the delegation how inspiring he and his work are. He was fearless in sharing his dream and making it a reality for others, and the outcome is now felt all across the country.
We'll also celebrate a local leader, Lisa A. Hill. She has been at the helm of Invest in Kids, which works to bring proven programs to Colorado families that will improve their health and well-being. She and her organization invest in the possibilities of children throughout the state. We are also proud to note that she is an LD '13 alumna.
DaVita Healthcare Partners, Inc. has generously signed on as our Keynote Sponsor to bring Bill here, and Comcast is our Presenting Sponsor. Tables and individual tickets are available, as well as some sponsorship opportunities. Click here to save your seat or learn more.
I look forward to seeing you at the Celebrating Civic Leadership Luncheon!
Mary Ricketson
Executive Director
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