People generally lament the expansion of horizons and the dispersion of peoples, but in today's global village there can be real growth from the city across the globe. When you're looking at your own options in a small community you can see the strengths of yourself and your neighbors clearly, but what you don't recognize is that there are communities from the far reaches of the globe that may specialize in your weaknesses. For example, while the Midwest may not be the leader in localized trade, there may be communities in the far reaches where local markets flourish. And while the Midwest may lack the technical prowess to provide high quality instruments, they may be shipped in from Nashville or somewhere else.
The point is the worldly interests that support us may be beyond our horizon, but that's okay. As long as we are aware that supply and demand is a far reaching thing that can allow for specialization or expanse. When one tries to limit things that don't pertain to them, this can lead to gross disappointment. Just because your area of expertise is in one thing doesn't mean that's the only way you can be assertive. For example, if you run a hospital your only concern is not treating patients, there are many other facets that need attention. For example, if you're driving a car you shouldn't be concerned with what the driver a block off is doing. Just to name a couple.
I guess what I'm saying is knowledge of your community is a double edged sword. There is room for growth, and room for mistakes, but no room for not trying.
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