YOU'RE NEVER TOO YOUNG TO CHANGE THE WORLD
They say life begins at Forty, i say life begins at present. Many didn't have the chance of living up to forty years, yet they lived their life anyways. Every new day comes with it's challenges, blessings and opportunities, and to the perceptive mind, "it's a great chance to anchor what I'll use in making a difference, regardless of my age. "
It's unfortunately very poor and lame to take comfort in thinking, "am still a kid, much is not expected of me yet. " Many people at their tender age, has contributed enormously to changing the world they live in — you heard me correctly, at their tender age — so don't entertain nor amuse yourself with such lame thoughts.
Kesz Valdez is from the Philippines. At 15 years, he was the voice of 240,000 street children in his community, helping 10,000 children on matters of health, hygiene and child rights. His drive came from his violent and abusive childhood experience. What is your own drive as a teenager?
Adeline Tiffanie was forced to evacuate her home in Indonesia, as a result of heavy flood. In response to that, she organized a circle of 150 school friends to plant mangroves that would reduce and further stop the damage caused by natural disaster in her hometown. At her tender age, she was able to translate her misfortune into an initiative that benefits her hometown till date. Age is never an Excuse
At her 11th grade, Dylan Mahalingam was the founder of lil' MDGs, an organization that empower youths to work towards the global Millennium Development Goals. Apart from founding the MDGs, she also started from her young age to champion a campaign that promote public health in order to improve the quality of life for disadvantaged groups.
I can go on and on, but few words i believe are sufficient for the Wise. To start early is to achieve more. You as a young person have been tasked today, to contribute positively in making your community better. "How can you start? "👇
Steemit platform is an ocean of knowledge as @dobartim would say, yet i think steemit is more. Steemit is also an endless Sea of opportunities. The contents and posts you share here everyday, can change the life of someone. It can gear them towards productivity, correct some long-term flaws, help someone realise their hidden potentials etc. All you got to do is put in your best.
Always be filled with passion to affect others positively either through your photographs, contents creation or write-ups. Do not be jettisoned by age nor reputation, they are insignificant factors. Find out what drives you, and take a ride in it.
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