So now that the election is over, I can finally start really talking about the whole experience: the reasons why I was running and the amazing lessons I learnt.
Why I was running
A couple of weeks ago, a friend asked me “why do I do what I do?” In response, I wrote:
I do what I do because at some point in time I want to have children of my own. But before I do, I need to ensure that they grow up in a world that enables them to succeed and enjoy their lives… And that is why I do what I do.
Similar principles grounded my campaign approach. I wanted to run a campaign that my children would love to see and would love to be proud of. I promised myself to:
- not take credibility for things I haven’t done;
- develop a strong educational platform that is realistic and empowers children;
- run according to personal convictions and beliefs;
- never malign or attack another candidate; and
- treat voters with the honesty and respect they deserve rather than lie to obtain their vote.
In short, I wanted a campaign I would be proud to lose rather than a campaign that I am ashamed to win.
As a result of these promises to myself, hours of work and walking around, I got a little over 150 votes and a last place finish.
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