The enterprise that does not innovate ages and declines. And in a period of rapid change such as the present, the decline will be fast.
Peter DruckerRead
I think my favourite thing about doing conventions is the parents taking their kids to see their favourite drag idols, because open-minded, progressive parents are making such a change in the world right now. The more open-minded these kids are being raised, the more hope I have for the future.
Interpretation
The quote celebrates progressive parenting and its positive impact on future generations.
Jinkx Monsoon expresses the joy of seeing parents who take their children to conventions to meet their favorite drag idols, highlighting that such open-minded and progressive parenting fosters a more inclusive and accepting future for society. This nurturing environment not only inspires children to be more accepting but also instills hope in the speaker for an evolving and tolerant world.
In practice
This quote can be shared during a panel discussion about parenting in the LGBTQ+ community.
The enterprise that does not innovate ages and declines. And in a period of rapid change such as the present, the decline will be fast.
I do think that people will claim a certain fatigue about talking about race. But I think that even though they do, it's still necessary - completely necessary.
I feel so guilty about the state of young people today. And I say that because our generation fought for everything. We fought to sit down at a counter, to sit on a bus. They were left with nothing to fight for.
Only the phoenix rises and does not descend. And everything changes. And nothing is truly lost.
The ideal is a world in which every woman and girl can create the kind of life she wishes to lead, unconstrained by harmful norms and stereotypes.
I use the period between Christmas and New Year to potter about, think and completely change my mindset. In that easy no-man's-land between Boxing Day and New Year, loins are girded and mettle readied. It is time, as we voyagers bid farewell to the old year, to fare forward.
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