Glory
So you're a politician and city councilor, which is cool, but you're only representing one-sixth of the population of a midsize town in central Illinois. Your power base consists of a few hundred elderly veterans who were willing to make the trek to their polling station to check a box next to your name. Where's the glory in that?
Turn that frown upside down. You're probably only going through all the trouble of getting elected and butting heads with other town officials if you really, truly want to see some positive changes in your community. How great would it be to preside over huge renovation projects that beautify the city, or negotiate business deals that cut utilities costs for all your constituents? The glorious part of this job is in making a real difference for the community to which you belong.
When you see a gaggle of happy kids playing at the brand new park, or listen to cars whistle by along the stretch of highway you had widened to prevent traffic jams, go ahead and pat yourself on the back—you deserve it.