I can name a million fictional characters who I consider provocateurs,
The Doctor being the first on that list. However, someone who I consider a real
life provocateur is Jody Cooley. His whole campaign was a about positive
change. It was a grassroots campaign in a Republican district so it was full of
uncertainties yet that didn’t faze him. He wanted to give people a choice and
inspire them to not conform and go after what you want even if all the odds are
against you. He had the necessary qualities to get people to think about
problems in a different way and to consider solutions outside of their norm. He
obviously shows resilience and courage. Even though his ideas were very
moderate many people didn’t bother considering him just because he had the “democrat”
label, and he lacked the big business funds Republicans automatically get in
our community. He knew about these obstacles before he ran, yet they didn’t
scare him; instead they motivated him to challenge them and pave a way for
future democrats who might be scared of running.
I think I need to learn to focus on the small things.
I have
a very busy life, and often I don’t have time to notice small changes. In 6th
grade I had a teacher who would force us to focus on the small things by
offering prizes to kids who pointed out them out. It was one of my favorite
classes and all of us enjoyed being perceptive, but I’ve let that slip away. I’ve
always lived a life of change and uncertainty because I’m really ambitious so I
have to take a lot of risks. However I’ve become so focused on my ambitions and
trying to be the best at everything that I’m neglecting small things that I don’t
consider important and that’s stopping me from being a Provocateur. I just need
to slow down and stop and smell the roses every once in a while. I used to be
really good at the games we played in 6th grade so I know I have the
skills of perception I just have to work to use them more.
