We as young conservatives, have become the most politically, and socially active generation, in American History. Unfortunately most young conservatives, make the mistake I did, which was putting myself into the political arena when I was not mentally ready. Which is why every young conservative MUST have these 3 character qualities!
Work Ethic
If a conservative does not have a strong work ethic, and the willingness to do the dirty work of politics, with no appreciation or thanks given to him or her. Then they will not last long in this fight.
The willingness to do hard work, is one of the basic principles of conservativism. Being a conservative means in a sense means that you want to pull your own weight, work for yourself, and earn your own living. If that doesn’t appeal to you… are you even a conservative?
The Ability to Accept Criticism
As Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk said at the recent Student Action Summit, “Wise men desire to be corrected.” In this arena you will receive criticism from the left, but more importantly from the right. Mentors, peers, teachers, and family, will (and should) give you correction, and criticism.
How you respond to that is up to you; However if you humbly accept that criticism, in a godly spirit, it will help you so much. It is a simple fact that you as a young conservative do not know everything. If you think you do, I promise you are gravely mistaken. This is why you MUST be willing to accept the reproach of others, because others tend to see flaws in us, that we cannot see in ourselves. Self-improvement should be the immediate goal of EVERY young conservative!
The Ability to Debate, and Have a Conversation, Peacefully.
This is what separates us from the left. When you attempt to engage the left in meaningful conversation, or confront them with the truth, and with facts, the majority of the time they will simply scream “Bigot! Racist! Fear monger! Conspiracy theorist!” and will never give you any real reply.
Of course there are exceptions to this, but the majority of the time this is true. I know this from experience. So, as a conservative you will be on the receiving end of hate, anger, and possibly death threats, as I have received.
You cannot let them stop you, or slow you down. We posses the Truth, and we cannot let the left brainwash more into believing their “truth”. Truth is not capitalized by mistake, truth lies in the person of Jesus Christ, and his teachings, which coincide beautifully with conservative values, such as the sanctity of life, freedom, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Not that you MUST be a Christian to be a conservative, but I don’t believe a Christian should be anything but conservative, liberal ideology forsakes God at every turn, no Christian can support that.
Conclusion
As a young conservative the three qualities you MUST have to be successful in this fight are: Work Ethic, The Ability to Accept Criticism, and The Ability to have a Peaceful Debate.
If you do not posses these, work hard to ensure that you do before you put yourself out into the political arena. Otherwise you may be burned, and swallowed up by your own unpreparedness.
