Here is the thing about being a change-maker. Optics are not at the forefront of every decision they make. While always a consideration, a change-maker first and foremost is someone who spots opportunities that will contribute to the greater good. They creatively set about innovating to fulfill that opportunity. Always worrying about how others perceive you can be a hindrance to making a positive lasting impact.

Above all else, it is my belief that the highest calling we have is to make a positive impact on our family that will last generations. Our inclination is to be near-sided when thinking about the impact we make. We don’t think about the universal influence one generation has on another.

A lot of people think that what they acquire is the thing that defines them. What defines you is who you become in the process of being the best version of yourself.

A task completed, no matter how small, or seemingly insignificant, is still a task completed. We are always thinking big picture, but in reality, it is the small things done with integrity, selflessness, and compassion that create a wave of momentum to make significant change and impact.

One of the keys to turning our subconscious judgment to productive growth is to first recognize how we measure ourselves. Then recognize that everyone has their own metric. More than likely, that metric is likely not going to be the same as ours. Be okay with that.