Statement of Repurposing

Despite my numerous objections to and stated loathing of emotional impetus, I recognize that triggering an emotional response can be an effective means to initiate action.  Holding true that idea, I provide the following statement of purpose.

I will be excellent to those who are excellent to me.  I will be decent to everyone, even those who are not decent in return.  I will try to understand the qualms of those who oppose me, and will work to resolve conflicts with diplomacy rather than force of will.

I will work hard to achieve the goals I set for myself and the goals others have set for me.  I will not treat myself as the sole author of my victories, nor will I be the victim of my defeats.  My shortcomings are my fault alone and my successes belong to those who supported me.

I will be thankful of the compromises other people make for me.  I will not overvalue the compromises I make for others.

I will not whine over things that cannot be changed, but will be critical of those things that can.  I will critique in a way that is beneficial to the reader and will take every measure to avoid being purposelessly angry.

I will not let my failures haunt me, but will treat them as solemn referendums of the things I failed to accomplish.  I will heed them as advice on how not to proceed in the future.

I will finish what I start, and recognize when the journey is a means to an end, or an adventure in itself.

These rules are for me alone, and I expect none but myself to abide by them.