I have always thought of changing the world since I was very little. However, I have never thought of changing the world right now, when I am still in high school. It is not that I think I am still too young or anything like it specially after my experience of finding sponsors for the student lounge design plan. Before we started it, my thinking was just as naive as everyone else today at school except for Angus, Jack, and me. Whenever Angus, Jack, or I mention how hard it could be, the other people would absolutely tell us, "come on, it's not that hard. You just have to find the right person." I agree, but it's had to find the "right person" when you are a nobody. No one can truly understand both the fun and the pain of the precess. Base on that experience, I sometimes thought that is it all about who we know? So does it mean the older I get the easier it would be? I guess the answer would be "no", because no matter how old I am, as long as I haven't had a successful student lounge built out and show it to the world, I am still a nobody. I learned that it is not only about who you know, what kind of knowledge and skills you have, or even the money you own, you also have to be willing to do the things you wanted to achieve.
From the movie, "Evan Almighty", Evan once asked the God how is he supposed to change the world. The God answered him, "it starts with one act of random kindness." There is no short cut. I believe the most important thing for changing the world is to have faith in yourself and be willing to do anything. Sometimes people think too much before they even started a thing. Eventually they will have doubt in themselves after thinking too much ahead. There should be a lot of planning but no thinking. It all starts from something as small as one act of random kindness.
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I totally agree with you. It feels kind of bad when people are saying what we are doing is easy and we couldn't even et it done. But, we will get that money. Faith baby!
Now, back to your blog. I'm not quite sure what you mean. Like, how exactly are you going to change the world? I'm not criticizing your ability or anything. I'm just very curious.
I think the lounge plan is amazing. When I saw Jack's design, I was really surprised, and I also wondered how you guys would complete it. I'm so proud to see you guys do it all on your own-- looking for sponsors, raising the money, etc.... I really admire that. :D
I have the same problem as Jack, though. I know what it takes to change the world, but I don't know how you're going to change the world yet. Is is "one act of random kindness"? Fun post, nonetheless. :)
Sounds quite pessimistic in your first paragraph, haha, but it's so true though!
You said: "it's had to find the "right person" when you are a nobody.". I have to raise both of my hands to agree with you. Power is a big driving force to cause something to happen. A lot of times I feel that no power equals no game.
By the way, the second paragraph sounds so much like me. Guess that's one of my weakness -- think too much about everything!
"One act of random kindness" refers to..."if you don't know what to start with...just start doing something anyway!!"
Is the building the student lounge a life lesson? Maybe? Will you guys be successful? I hope. However, it is better to try and fail than to have never tried at all! I know you've heard that platitude before but it's true. I'm proud of you guys and this lounge. Sometimes people quit just when they are on the 1 yard line, so close to the end.
Yes i agree with you. What the world needs now is experience, well educated people that can actually be super helpful. For many poor countries medication, and doctors re needed fully. Sadly, i'm not intrerested in that eh.. :( *sigh* aiyooooo... Interesting how you tied it into Evan Almight.
Never watched it though. btu just an interesting insight.:D
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