I like to surround myself with people who are driven, people who take it upon themselves to pursue their own happiness, people who seek to better themselves and improve their lives and the lives of those around them. I am a firm believer that if each of us were on that path, the world, our country, our state, our city and our neighborhoods would be better places. However, it is naïve of me to think that we are all on that path. It is naïve of me to think that everyone was taught those principles early on. It is naïve of me to think that everyone can get back on that path on their own.