Change the World.......

When I was a young man, I wanted to change the world.

I found it was difficult to change the world, so I tried to change my nation.

When I found I couldn't change the nation, I began to focus on my town.

I couldn't change the town and as an older man, I tried to change my family.

Now, as an old man, I realize the only thing I can change is myself.

Suddenly I realize that if long ago I had changed myself, I could have made an impact on my family.

My family and I could have made an impact on our town.

Their impact could have changed the nation and I could indeed have changed the world.”

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Comment by Jim Kristoff on August 26, 2011 at 1:28pm: Thanks Stephanie!

There are only 3 things you CAN control.

1. Your attitude

2. Your discipline

3. Your character choices (choosing right from wrong)

Comment by Stephanie Young on August 26, 2011 at 1:24pm: I wish I could have learned this lesson when I was a teenager. It took a few more years for me to figure out that the only thing I can change is myself and the only way I can impact events outside of me is to focus on who I am being in this world. Great share!

Comment by Jim Kristoff on August 26, 2011 at 1:22pm: Thanks Tony!

It is one of those little pieces of motivational stuff that I have had in the archives for a long time.

Putting pictures with it gives it more impact!

Comment by Tony Provost on August 26, 2011 at 1:12pm: Jim- I love the picture when you were little, holding the world. this makes you think! great job!