{"id":2266,"date":"2015-05-21T00:01:35","date_gmt":"2015-05-21T04:01:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/terrencemetz.com\/?p=2266"},"modified":"2026-04-21T13:44:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T17:44:58","slug":"improve-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mgrush.com\/blog\/improve-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignite Your Will and Create Meaningful Change in Your Community"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Brian Aull\u2019s book The Triad: Three Civic Virtues That Could Save American Democracy, you\u2019ll find an insightful approach to living in any democracy. For over a decade, the MG Rush<\/em> Leadership Technique has also promoted a \u2018trivium.\u2019 \u00a0The “Law of Threes” is found in many of the world\u2019s great philosophies, such as Jainism\u2019s Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct, or St. John\u2019s Apocryphal Thought, Word, and Deed. Let\u2019s explore Aull\u2019s suggestions for improving your community. Note carefully how they align with these timeless principles.<\/h2>\n
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Brian Aull Ph.D. (M.I.T.)<\/span><\/p><\/div>\n

Aull seeks to counteract the forces that ‘atomize’ or fracture society, promoting selfishness and materialism. Drawing from his experiences growing up in the Midwest, Aull presents a framework that transcends traditional political labels, describing it as neither ‘liberal’ nor ‘conservative,’ but simply sensible. This is not an academic book; instead, it offers common-sense reflections on how society has evolved, particularly how politicians, voters, and other stakeholders have distorted the once-promising landscape of the United States in the 20th century. His urgent message calls for approaches that prioritize community improvement above all else.<\/span><\/p>\n

Aull makes a compelling argument for citizen-driven change, asserting that the political system is stagnant and ineffective\u2014a point few would dispute. His concern stems from the many well-intentioned individuals who are waiting for change to happen, rather than actively initiating it. He begins by critiquing the current two-party system and delves into the influences of money, media, and ideological extremism in politics.<\/span><\/p>\n

He then contrasts competition and collaboration in a free market, employing the ‘Gallant and Rude’ effects to illustrate his points. Aull emphasizes the importance of developing a society based on the ‘collaborative functioning of diverse parts,’ setting the stage for his core message and call to action, centered on:<\/span><\/p>\n