The truth is, every one of us is put in this world to contribute and make a difference to the world in our own unique way. It need not be anything out of the world([俚]精彩的,绝妙的). It just needs to be something you do with the intention of ‘doing good’.
The following is a guide as to how small people like us can make a difference to the world.
1. It Need Not Be an Enormous Task
If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” – Mother Teresa
The size of the contribution is not what matters most. The key here is to have the heart to do it.
2. Start Now
“How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” – Anne Frank
3. Your Contribution is Never Too Small
“Nobody can do everything, but everyone can do something.” – Author Unknown
4. The Greatest Gifts of All
“Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. Happiness never decreases by being shared.” – Buddha
5. Empower Other People
“Abilities wither(v.枯萎,凋谢) under criticism; they blossom under encouragement.” – Dale Carnegie
6. Seek to Make a Long-Lasting Effect
“The greatest good you can do for another is not just to share your riches but to reveal to him his own.” – Benjamin Disraeli
7. Stop Whining and Do Something
“If you have time to whine and complain about something then you have the time to do something about it.” – Anthony J. D’Angelo
8. Lead the Way
“A good example has twice the value of good advice.” – Author Unknown