Remember when, as children, we would ask each other, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Remember the exciting images that we conjured in our minds when we considered the answer to that question? Images of saving the world as a doctor, images of rescuing people as a firefighter, or images of
We often hear of individuals who are living their lives on purpose; making a profound difference in the world by following their passion and doing what they were created to do. For example, at the recent Social Enterprise Conference held at Harvard University, a number of young social entrepreneurs were interviewed. One young entrepreneur,
Most of us have heard the stories of the 106-year-olds who, when asked about their secret to a long life, say something about not smoking, not drinking, taking an aspirin a day, and having a good attitude. Medical science generally agrees with the benefits of avoiding smoking, limiting alcohol consumption, and aspirin therapy. But what
Oliver Wendell Holmes was quoted as saying, “A few can touch the magic string, and noisy fame is proud to win them: Alas for those that never sing, but die with all their music in them!” Our music. That wonderful melody and harmony we often refer to as our gifts, abilities, and passions. Some live
Martin Luther King. Eleanor Roosevelt. Albert Einstein. Mother Teresa. Four people who, in their own space, made important contributions to the world. They are a diverse bunch. But what do they have in common besides their greatness? Each of them made a key decision (or several key decisions) that changed their lives and changed the
