DISQUS

Lee LeFever · 2 years ago

I've always loved this quote from anthropologist Margaret Mead:

"Never underestimate the power of a small but committed group of people to change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

Seems to fit nicely with this entry. :)

Jennifer Van Grove · 2 years ago

In her defense, had you said the same thing to me I'm pretty sure I would have initially rolled my eyes too. But your ensuing explanation would certainly be enough for me to not only chastise myself for initialing blowing you off, but also inspire me to adopt a more optimistic attitude about the scope of my influence. Keep on changing the world!

Jim Hathaway · 2 years ago

Thanks Jake. We need inspirational reminders like these. So easy to lose sight of these things in the midst of our daily travails. Thanks for sharing your passion and vision with us at BlogOrlando.

Izzy Neis · 2 years ago

AMEN, JAKE! I say about the same thing about communities & kids-- and I get that amused smile in return. But that never gets me down... why? Because they're clearly not going to stop me or slow me down-- that amused smile means they have NO idea whats coming their way, lol ;)

Enthusiasm, passion, and determination are the best building blocks of leaders.

Gabriel · 2 years ago

Jake, I cannot agree with you more. The world is changing. If I look back at simply the last decade I see amazing change in the way people relate to one another, in the information that's available to us on a constant basis, and in a genuine desire for people to build relationships regardless of geographic separation. I don't think we're just dreamers when people like you or I see the potential in social media. We are seeing a democratizing force on a day-to-day basis that is historically unprecedented, and still in its infancy. Where we are is great, but the best is yet to come.

Mom of a Lego Kid · 2 years ago

I enjoyed reading your interview on LivingstonBuzz.