What Inspires You? What Makes You Do What You Do?
This was the title of a LinkedIn discussion I read in a weekly email update. The subject was so simple and what intriguied me the most was the 21 comments already posted to the discussion. I took a peek and it moved me enough to think about the “whys” in my life and comment myself.
Here are some of the comments from the discussion:
“I find that trying to become a better person is what motivates and inspires me. And that may mean different things to people. But, it’s probably one of the most difficult processes for any human being to go through.”
“A particular mission isn’t necessary for me to have this belief. Do you believe passionately in shelter for all? Then prioritize that in your giving and living. Do you believe passionately in wiping out genocide? Then prioritize that in your giving, living and speaking. But my passion, no matter what I do, appears to be to help others become passionate about something.”
“Distributing positive influences to others that are in need of positive direction in their lives and business.”
“Unselfish individuals who care about helping other human beings, making a difference in students’ lives and feel grateful to be able to give. They inspire me to work better on their behalf and on behalf of the students…they also have made me a better donor.”
“Turning dreams into reality — that is what inspires me to serve as a fundraiser and as a donor.”
“A love for people and their potential make me do what I do.”
“Working with people who really want to make a difference and leave the world a better place.”
“Utilizing my experience and skills to educate, increase awareness, and reduce the stigma, and discrimination, that keeps so many people in the dark as to how they alone can create change and make a difference.”
“I believe that human beings require 3 essentials: food, shelter, and access to knowledge.
If a man is hungry, he has little desire to learn or earn.
If a woman has no shelter, she has little desire to earn or learn.
If a child has access to knowledge, he or she can change his or her own life … and perhaps change the world. ”
Since my comment, I received numerous emails asking more about my experience and it also spurred another group of individuals to weigh in on the discussion. The discussion has lasted for over two months and is still going! This has created an open forum for people throughout our nation to think about their reasons and motivations to do what they do. I applaud whoever asked the simple and intriguing questions on LinkedIn.
What Inspires You? What Makes You Do What You Do?
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“How lovely to think that no one need wait a moment: we can start now, start slowly changing the world! How lovely that everyone, great and small, can make a contribution toward introducing justice straight away.” -Anne Frank