“Some men have thousands of reasons why they cannot do what they want to, when all they need is one reason why they can.”
– Martha Graham
There are hundreds of reasons to take an active role in creating a better world. Here are just five of them.
You find yourself complaining a lot.
You find yourself starting too many sentences with phrases such as, “Why doesn’t somebody” or, “When are they going to.” You are that somebody.
Children depend on you.
Everyone can think of an issue where children are adversely affected through no fault of their own. The world needs to be safe for future generations.
You’re smart.
You know more about the issues that you’re passionate about than most people do. You’ve already got a head start on creating a solution.
Nobody should have to live in fear.
Whether it’s fear of the unknown, fear of failing, or fear of what other people think, fear limits our choices, our options, and our opportunities. You have more courage than you know.
You need to eat, drink, and breathe in order to live.
Despite differences in political ideology, everyone has some fundamental common ground when it comes to life’s necessities. Consider starting with issues that touch these commonalities, and find some unlikely allies.
Like I said, there are hundreds more reasons. Those reasons are connected directly to your most closely held values. You care. How can you not act?
Leading Differently 