WHY?

Any of you who have ever babysat a toddler know this question well: why?

"It's time to go to bed." "Why?"
"You can't have that." "Why?"
"Share your toys, please." "Why?"

An answer such as "I said so" or "Because" never seems to cut it, either. Toddlers really want to know- why?

As we all become busy with FFA, whether it is a chapter banquet, studying for contests, or preparing for state convention, we will need to answer that one question. WHY? Why are we doing what we're doing? That reason why isn't one I can provide for anyone besides me though. It is a completely personal answer to "why." What is your reasoning?

I do know one reason for "why." It goes along with this... You have to want it.

FFA members join FFA because they want it. As the 82nd Minnesota FFA State Convention draws closer, we will once again receive the question "why?" from teachers, our peers, and even ourselves. Why do you want to compete in a state contest? Why will you proudly wear the blue jacket? Why am I missing two days of school anyways? WHY?

The reasoning is up to you. You have to want it.

“When your desires are strong enough, you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve” -Napoleon Hill

As final practices are being held, white shirts are being pressed, and finishing touches are being put on projects, consider this: If you want it bad enough, you will appear to possess superhuman powers to achieve. No matter what it may be, if you put your mind to it and want it, you can achieve it.

WHY? You have to want it.


Stationed by the ear of corn,
Erin