Do What You Can

Do What You Can

It isn't difficult to look around and see all the need in the world. There is world hunger, poverty, war and other horrific happenings. It can be easy to become overwhelmed and think that there is nothing that can be done. That could not be further from the truth. There are plenty of actions we can all take that will make a big difference.

Change happens because of small consistent steps that we take. This process works in our personal lives and it works on a global scale as well. Every small action that we take adds up to make big differences.

One of my pet issues is world hunger. There have been times when I have been overwhelmed by the enormity of this issue. However, I have decided not to let what seems to be a problem too big to solve stop me from doing what I can. I do my best not to waste food. I also donate canned food to a local food bank and donate money to world charities that focus on feeding the hungry. When I can, I volunteer for charities that focus on raising money in this effort. It may not seem like much, but I do what I can and I believe that every action counts. The small difference I make adds up.

Do what you can. If you can't do a lot, do a little. Every action counts. If we all just did what we could, it would create a force of energy like none we have ever seen. Every action that we take, no matter how small, adds up in big ways.

Coaching

We can be overwhelmed by the enormity of the need in the world or we can do what we can and make a difference right where we are. There are plenty of small actions we can take every day that will start the ripple effect. We never know how far a kindness or a good deed will go.

Coaching Question

Are you ready to do what you can?

Coaching Challenge

This week, be aware of the need around you. Notice when a co-worker needs a kind word, or a neighbor needs help with a home project or a beggar asks for money. Do what you can to help, and know that your actions do make a difference, far more than you will ever know.

Daily Success Formula

Small actions + Time = A big difference

Quotes

"I will act as if what I do makes a difference." William James

"One person can make a difference, and every person should try." John Fitzgerald Kennedy