Be the change you want to become Simeon R. Mamaril In our society today, when everyone seems to be ranting about almost anything, we tend to just complain yet do nothing to improve the situation. Worse is, more are even becoming apathetic and tend to just leave things as they are. What is actually needed for change? Science tells us that as action leads to a reaction; that there is always a catalyst needed for change. I guess Mahatma Gandhi put it perfectly, “We must become the change we seek in the world.” We should act as the firestarter, the catalyst that will lead to the results we aspire for. On Vision, Discipline, Passion, and Conscience I would like to focus on four key concepts that guide people in their decisions as well as the course they want to take in their lives. I believe these four concepts basically summarizes how we can effectively realize our goals – from the time we set our mind to a target, to making sacrifices for its achievement, to really putting our hearts in our work, and having that moral obligation that tells us we must always do things right the first time. I.What is it that we want? A Vision. Each of us has aspirations, needs, wants. It is up to us if we want these done. These are called VISIONS. A vision is something that we see about the future before it materializes. It is simply “applied imagination,” and sometimes, it may be the start of something big. In order to enact this vision, you need to work with other people. And in order to work effectively with others, one needs to find ways of seeing more of the “good” in them, and constantly reaffirming them of these good things, motivating them to work and always be aligned with your cause. Great leaders often see the potential in other people. They tap these potentials, causing the people to become effective leaders themselves. To attain your goal, you must see first it in your mind’s eye.Never underestimate your ability to transcend your imagination’s outermost limits and bring your vision to fruition. Throughout history, great accomplishments have begun with the vision of a single individual.Dream it and achieve it! Letting people share with your vision provides them with a better perspective of the future, improving their outlook, and working hard in order to reach their goals. Also, this sharing of visions aligns people to a common objective, creating harmony among communities, institutions, even nations. Communication with other people brings out the best in them. II.How are we going to do it? Thru Discipline. Discipline is needed to make things happen. No success stories happen overnight. Each successful endeavor requires ample sacrifice, and strict discipline for it to be realized. To be disciplined is to be able to see reality and accept it, understand it, and then move forward from there. It may be a result of the vision – the expectation of the future.
It may mean forgoing immediate pleasure in order to achieve a greater payoff in the future.
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