04/09/2026
So, I recently got a phone call from one of my recent buyers, Luis and his daughter Vangie. They were going out to enjoy a day on the boat, until their boat wouldn't start! They were slowly drifting out to Lake Palatlakaha without any help...and they called me.
I really enjoy helping others, but it got me thinking because it seems more people today have the attitude, "that's not my job." Like when it comes to returning the grocery cart, watching out for your elderly neighbor, picking up litter on the sidewalk, or holding the door for a stranger.
When Luis called me, I could've easily said I was unavailable to help, but that's not me. That's not the way I was raised, and it's definitely not the way I've raised my kids.
Taking ownership, responsibility, and action is not ordinary. It takes minutes of your time and is probably an inconvenience.
It's not the easy route.
But when we say "that's not my job," we are really saying "we don't care." And that attitude has many real consequences.
If you've traveled around the world or visited some big cities here in our country, you will notice the ripple effects of the "that's not my job" attitude.
This is why I love Florida.
There's a culture here of, "that's my job." It's in our DNA. We don't shirk responsibility, we embrace it.
We believe what Benjamin Franklin said, that "only a virtuous people can be capable of freedom."
Clermont can't issue decrees and make this culture happen. It's entirely up to individuals - you and me, to take ownership and action in the little opportunities of our work, churches, and daily life.
I'm very thankful to live, work, and enjoy the benefits of the "that's my job" culture of Clermont.
I hope you are too!
- Heather
