I was never great at following directions or rules. I always tried to rework everything and asked too many questions. It was morewhyandwhy notthanokayandI accept.I spoke up and disregardedpeople who told me to “shut up.”
Rules do matter. Guidelines are good. But if they no longer make sense and seem archaic, thenspeak up and figure out a way to rewrite the rules. For years – centuries- we’ve lived in a country where rules andlaws were made and set bya majority of men.
But times change andrulesshould as well to stay current with the times. They need need revisiting, especially when it comes to protectingwomen’s rights. The issues are around us. Staying silent will not achieve anything. Speakingout and GALvenizing will, especially when it comes to women’s health, workforce quality and gender equality.
If something does not feel right, confront; don’t conform. Why feelinauthentic when you can become exceptional?Be nosy; ask questions. Be noisy; speak up.
If we don’tGAL-venize, we won’t get anywhere.
