Hmmm, I wonder if there is a way to talk to that particular author about their opposition to amending the FPLA.
Changing the mind of one or two of the "right" people in an org can sometimes bring about surprising changes. Ezra ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Trusten" <trus...@grandecom.net> To: "U.S. Metric Association" <usma@ColoState.EDU> Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2011 8:22:27 AM Subject: [USMA:50939] FMI mailing list content The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) is a trade association of retail grocery chains that has made it known it is a major stakeholder in U.S. metrication. Since learning of FMI, I have been a subscriber to its e-mail list. The more I read it, the more I am impressed with its forward-thinking content. Take, for example, the from this morning entitled, "7 Things You Don't have to Do," an essay on productivity. The seventh point it made was: 7. Creativity is never having to grow up Instead, it’s about growing younger. It’s about “escaping adulthood,” according to artists Kim and Jason Kotecki. Reengage your playful spirit. It’s attractive, it’s relaxing and it’s more enjoyable to be around. Besides, there’s nothing that can’t be taken lighter. Even the serious issues. Second, build a reservoir of positivity. Say "yes" as often as possible. Especially when it would be easier, cheaper and more convenient to say "no." That’s where creativity lives. And lastly, build enthusiasm into small moments. Your energy is your greatest asset. Speak with passion or risk being unheard. Just make sure your energy is supported with truthfulness. Otherwise you're just passionately incompetent. How creative do people remember you as? The above may not apply literally to changing over to the metric system of measurement in America, but the spirit of this piece, similar to many pieces on the list, seems to me to conflict with FMI's reluctant approach to metrication. Paul R. Trusten Registered Pharmacist Vice President and Public Relations Director U.S. Metric Association, Inc. www.metric.org trus...@grandecom.net +1(432)528-7724
