History Don't Change the People that Write it Do ... Wondering Wed Bike Ride ... few minutes to 12:00 May 29th 2024 ... overthinking outcomes, self-discovery, mental well-being, finding balance, organizing, facilitating, clear instructions, on the same page, context of geography, nieghborhoods ... HiHo
Key Points
Knee problems, biking, and mental clearity.
Originally started biking to fix his knees, which had become weak due to inactivity.
Later added talking and exploring new places to his routine, including a memorable encounter with a crocodile in Logan Square.
Discusses therapy sessions, theories, and personal growth.
Organizing meetings and events for various groups of people.
Organized events for 1000s of people, including clinicians with diverse interests and degrees.
Reflects on his role in organizing a meeting and his relationship with the Board of Education.
Organizing a large union meeting and personal experiences with over 3,000 members, citing history books and grievances as evidence.
Filed a grievance that took almost a year to resolve, resulting in the biggest union meeting since the 1970s.
Shares stories about his past experiences in Chicago, including his time involved with the La Casas school closing
The importance of looking at the historical context of where people live in Chicago.
Reflects on his diverse work experience and shares stories.
Action Items
Continue biking rides without overthinking outcomes or results.
Tell more stories about past organizing experiences and what shaped his thinking.
Look at where people lived historically to understand neighborhoods better, not just recently.
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