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Be The Change You Want To See

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Be The Change You Want To See

Los Angeles is a big city. And the world is a big place. And the universe is an even bigger place! It’s easy to tell yourself that you, just one person, can’t make a meaningful positive impact. But that’s simply not true.

You may not realize it, but you are actually enormous. So big in fact, it was once thought incomprehensible. Of course, following the same logic—which I promise we will get to—you are also infinitesimally small. Just super teeny tiny. But don’t forget, I just told you how enormously gigantic you are as well. It just takes the right mindset to understand just how big you are.

It’s amazing the difference a single person can make, and even more amazing how easily that difference can be made. You don’t have to be Gandhi or Superman to change the world. Smiling at a stranger, holding the door open for a co-worker, or taking time to tell someone you care about that you appreciate what they do for you. These may seem like small gestures, but simple acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone’s life.

The amount of water in the glass never changes; it’s up to you to decide whether it is half full or half empty. The first step is to know that you have the power to make a difference. Check out the below video to get a sense of just how big you can be if you choose to the right mindset.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flHfHg6t-8I

Don't just hope for change. Be the change.

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