For certain, no one in ASEP is interested in imposing his or her will on the members of other organizations. No one is telling anyone that he or she must change or what to think and do. The roots of ASEP are founded solely in the individual s right to argue his or her case before others. So, in summary, the biggest challenge before ASEP members in leading change in exercise physiology is doing it without imposing their will on others. This doesn t mean that the members can t be passionate about their beliefs.
Passion is important but so is compassion.
Everyone has to act and decide how to lead change, and everyone should recognize that there will be conflict and tension until a balance is reached between the members of the different organizations. Keeping these thoughts in mind, our work within ASEP should be based on responsible thinking that is tolerant of the rights of others. In the end, the pieces will come together. Something meaningful will have happened, and we will be proud for staying the course. All Rights Reserved.