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Sometimes at 7am in the morning, and your eyes are heavy with sleep, certain things become apparent. For me on this cold and rainy May morning, I've been thinking that people are generally divided into two groups. Either the ones that follow or the ones that are followed. Now I know its a pretty basic concept and I'm sure most of you are thinking "Geez Marcus how many years did it take you to figure that one out" but hear me out.

I'll admit I'm a follower. I usually see whats going on and make a decision appropriately based on wants/needs at the current time. Now this philosophy on life has served me fairly well over my adult years, but I'd have to say that its quite....unfulfilling. It's almost a hollow existance. Sure I'm making a decision based on what plans are available to me, but at the same time I feel that I have to have others dictate plans in order for me to choose one or the other and for me that just doesn't cut it anymore.

Another thought I had related to this topic is that the leaders are usually the cornerstones of their social network. These people are those that either plan gatherings or in some people's eyes make or break a gathering. I can think of a handful of people that fit this description. Some of them enjoy wielding that kind of power. The ability to influence someone's demeanor is a pretty big responsibility, but on the other hand I'm sure these leaders don't want to have to worry about everyone else's enjoyment. I know that after a while I'd be sick of being bothered. I guess its all about finding a happy medium.

Not sure why this is being turned over in my mind so much this morning but I figured I'd write out my thoughts instead of letting them stew. Hopefully my logic isn't too broken, although I'm sure at this hour it isn't exactly crystal clear. Thanks for reading.