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One question I get asked often is, \u201cWhy did you decide to run for state office?\u201d And, to be honest, it still catches me off guard every time. When I first made the decision to run, I thought I had my answer all figured out but I really didn\u2019t. After watching Simon Sinek\u2019s speech, \u201cStart with Why,\u201d I reflected and I realized that what I had wasn\u2019t a true \u201cwhy\u201d statement at all. What I had was a \u201cwhat\u201d statement. I knew what I wanted to do, and I knew how I would do it, but I couldn\u2019t fully grasp the deeper reason behind it all. The answer I always told myself was that I wanted to create a positive impact on the lives of Indiana FFA members. But as I kept thinking about it, I started asking myself: Why did I want that? I knew it was a core part of what being a state officer is all about, and it aligned with who I am as a person, but I still couldn\u2019t quite put my finger on the deeper motivation. That is, until I received a happy gram at FIRE that said, \u201cThank you for being a friend and someone I can talk to, even when I\u2019m feeling nervous.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Reading that happy gram was a turning point for me. It made me realize that my “why” is actually something much deeper than I had originally thought. It\u2019s not just about having an impact\u2014it\u2019s about showing Indiana FFA members that they are valued, that they belong, and that they are important. It\u2019s about creating an environment where, when they leave FFA, they can look back and know that they truly felt a sense of belonging during their time in the organization.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This experience helped me understand that my \u201cwhy\u201d is more than just a mission\u2014it’s a personal commitment to fostering a space where every FFA member feels seen, heard, and appreciated. And now, more than ever, I know that this is why I do what I do. What is your \u201cwhy\u201d?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Find your \u201cwhy\u201d,<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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