The Culture River

Culture is much like a river. The a current and it flows in a certain direction, that's culture. When you try to paddle or swim against the current it's extremely difficult. You can do it for a time but eventually you will run out of energy. It's a losing battle.

If you don't like the culture you may have to get out of the river. Swimming against the current is sure to lead to frustration. If you can't get out of the river, you will have to find out how to flow with the culture without joining it. That's a tough spot to be in.

Culture trumps vision. Culture trumps good ideas. Culture trumps effort.