“All I want to do is change the world.”
– W. Clement Stone
(1902-2002)
Author/Businessman
When we are young we have the faith to believe we can one
day make a difference. As we get older
and fight the daily battles of life, we start to wonder if we will be
remembered at all. I believe we are all
here to be remembered. You will however,
not be remembered for what you have, be that money, power or fame. You will be remembered for how you touched
the world you live in and made life better for others. There are six key things you can do in life
that will live long after you have gone from this planet.
1)
You can create
We all have talents and
gifts. For some, these are expressed in
the form of thinking, making changes that are needed or solving problems. For others these can be expressed in the form
of art and beauty. Still others are
gifted in medicine, law, education and a thousand other things. With these gifts we can create what was not
there before or we can improve on those things that we use every day. Everything you see around you was created by
someone. You too can create.
2) You
can discover the unknown
One of the joys of childhood is
the discovery of life for the first time.
From infants discovering their feet to children discovering their
abilities, life is an adventure for those who keep discovering. Always keep in mind that the wonders of the
universe are not secrets that are hidden, but rather treasures to be discovered
by people who still believe the impossible can happen.
3)
You can think
Sounds funny I know, but the
truth is, thousands of people do not think.
They move on impulse or desire, but they do not take the time to think
things through. Be a thinker about
everything in your life. Know what you
believe and why. Think about what you
want and how you will achieve it. Think
about the things that others never take the time to.
4)
You can give
It is not the things that you
have accumulated in life that you leave behind, it is the things you give. When you think about giving to others do not
just restrict yourself to money or things, we can give much more. Give of your time and you energy to
others. Give money and you can always
get it back; give time and it is gone forever.
Givers are always remembered.
5)
You can be an example
Don't just talk about how the
world should get better, make it better.
Success-minded people know that things like integrity, honesty, decency,
loyalty and right behavior are key to a full and meaningful life. If all we do is tell people that they should
be better we will gain nothing. We must
show then not only how to live right but show them that it can be done.
6)
You can take a stand
The great Albert Einstein said,
"The world will not be destroyed by those who do evil, but by those who
watch them without doing anything."
Like it or not, you are not a bystander in this world. You are an active participant. It is up to us to stop evil and wrong, not to
ignore it and hope it goes away. Take a
stand for what is good, right and wholesome.
Be strong and brave in the face of all opposition. You are the only thing keeping the world from
the destruction it brings on itself.
You
matter! You matter to the world and to
yourself. Remember to be your best, love
God, have good manners, achieve the unknown and change your world.
John Patrick
Hickey is an author, speaker, Life Coach and proud Scouter. To read more from
John Patrick Hickey or to get his books, training and book him to speak to your
church, business or group, visit our website at http://www.growthcenter.net or www.johnpatrickhickey.com.
© 2014 John
Patrick Hickey
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