Make a difference...

We all know people that make a lot of money. And very little difference. The price of being here on earth is making a difference in someone’s life.

 

·      Start with you.

·      Live a righteous life.

·      Be a role model for others.

·      Making a difference in the lives of others.

·      Being a source of strength and support for others.

 

However much you make, remember where you came from, what it was like being there, and the things you told yourself to remember if you ever got to somewhere important. Every one of us had someone in our lives who took an interest in helping us get ahead: remember who that someone was in your live and try to be like them. This kind of reflection is good: it helps clarify who you should be and how you should act. Be real – not too big for your britches. Be aware – there’s a lot going on around you. Be empathetic – show that you care. Be kind – a smile might be a difference in someone’s life. Be sincere – keep your promises. And be humble – you’re all in it together. Simple stuff like that makes a difference. It’s good to be focused on being successful.  But there are others sharing this planet with you so remember to follow the Golden Rule and help make them successful too. Make a difference today.

 

Tom Brokaw (born 1940): American retired network television journalist and author.