You’ve probably heard grown-ups talk about how the government works, but things aren’t always as simple as they seem. Let me break it down in a way that makes sense.

The United States has a special plan called the Constitution. When it was first created, the founders wanted to make sure no single part of the government became too powerful. They split the government into three main branches:

  1. The President and their team (Executive Branch)
  2. Congress, which makes laws (Legislative Branch)
  3. The Courts, which make sure laws are fair (Judicial Branch)

The big idea was that each branch would work together to help all people – no matter who they are or where they come from. Each branch was supposed to keep the others in check, kind of like how teammates work together in a group project.

But here’s the problem: Something has gone wrong. Many people in government seem to have forgotten why they’re there. Instead of helping everyone, some politicians are more interested in:

  • Getting special gifts
  • Making themselves look good
  • Listening to people who give them money
  • Ignoring the real problems

It’s like they’re playing a confusing word game where they pretend to help people, but they’re really just helping themselves. They make promises but don’t follow through. Some politicians are like people wearing blindfolds, refusing to see what’s really happening.

The result? Our government isn’t working the way it was supposed to. It’s almost like the government is running out of money and good ideas. The people who are supposed to serve everyone are instead serving themselves. It might sound complicated, but the main message is simple: Our government needs to remember its real job – to help ALL people, not just a few. It’s a good thing to remember why they’re there.

As entrepreneurs, it’s also important to remember why we are here. It’s easy to forget the ‘why’ especially when money starts rolling in. A good way to do this is to keep a journal. (View the last post.) It’s another way to help keep us “grounded.” Just like the constitution (which needs to be looked at again and again), it’s a good reminder of what really matters.

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