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The notion of a "true global citizen" is interesting to me. Clearly, I think objectively, this is a fantastic characteristic for all people to strive for. But for this to happen, people, and society as a whole need to completely change their way of thinking. This change will take decades and the structures of capitalism and the government would need to change. This is no easy task and it would require a collective effort. Although the entire mindset would need to change, that doesn't mean everyone must pitch in some massive effort or fortune. If everybody contributed a small amount or acted on a micro level for change, things can really change for the greater community. That's what I think of when I hear the term "global citizen". It's not just an individual effort, it's a community effort. It's teamwork driven by a common goal built around common morals and values. I believe the first step of becoming a global citizen is some iteration of a so...

I read about Patagonia reeling back their corporate outfitting program this past week and couldn't help but laugh out loud. As a wealth management intern in Century City, all I see when I walk to lunch are the Finance Bros in their corporate uniform: Patagonia fleece vests, airpods, and Common Project leather sneakers. The firm I work at has purchased several orders of custom Patagonia jackets with our logo on the breast. I couldn't wait to get into the office the next day to see what my male co-workers thought about the news. Most laughed and made jokes, especially because they wouldn't be affected- Patagonia only pledged to not take on new firms, not closing existing accounts. The whole situation is pretty bizarre and brings up a lot of different questions. As Patagonia gains popularity in higher fashion circles, how can they control their brand image. As they role back their customization does it help or hurt their revenue and reputation. Does the decision really m...