Avoiding the 'I'll-Give-Back-Later' Trap

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October 26, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you'll end up not doing nothing for nobody. - Malcom Bane - Avoiding the 'I'll-Give-Back-Later' Trap Steve Davis is president and CEO of PATH, an international nonprofit whose goal is to help communities break longstanding cycles of poor health. The cross-sectoral skills he attained during his earlier work in other organizations, he says, are crucial when it comes to adapting innovations to the places that need them most. In this interview, he talks about his approach to leadership and the importance of being present, the importance of strategic partnerships across different sectors, his effort to eradicate malaria in northern Africa, and how to avoid the 'I'm-going-to-give-back-later [to society]' trap. { read more } Be The Change Is there an act of service you have been meaning to do but have been putting off? Today is the day! COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World There's More to Life Than Being Happy The Beautiful Fragility of Language A Guide to Finding Your Passion Building A Regret Free Life DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 132,208 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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Bend That Arc of Justice: A Brilliant Commencement Address

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October 25, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace A healthy attitude is contagious but don't wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. - -Tom Stoppard- - Bend That Arc of Justice: A Brilliant Commencement Address A man at the intersection of activism and public health, Dr. Larry Brilliant has dedicated his life to eradicating disease and ensuring the delivery of healthcare as a fundamental human right. Click here to read his inspiring commencement speech to the graduating class of Harvard's School of Public Health, where he urges us all to lend our hand in bending the proverbial arc of the universe towards justice. { read more } Be The Change What does justice mean to you? Take a moment to write down a definition of justice for yourself, and reflect on how your life aligns with this definition. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Man & Dog: A Picture that Moved the World Ten Things You Might Not Know About Love Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 The One Thing They Carried With Them 11 Amazing Thank You Notes 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World A Moving Letter from Fiona Apple Building A Regret Free Life DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 132,154 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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Nurturing Your Introvert-Extrovert Mix

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October 24, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace A man should not strive to eliminate his complexes but to get into accord with them: they are legitimately what directs his conduct in the world. - Sigmund Freud - Nurturing Your Introvert-Extrovert Mix There is no such thing as a pure introvert or a pure extrovert; rather, everyone has a different mix of both tendencies in their personality. Read this insightful article to learn how to get the most from your personality type and how to understand and support the personality types of others. { read more } Be The Change Practice being sensitive to another's needs today. Instead of projecting your way of seeing the world on someone else, how can you allow that person the freedom to choose? COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Top 5 Regrets of the Dying Offbeat Graduation Speech Gets Standing Ovation 10 Keys To Happier Living Manic Nation: Why We're Addicted to Stress 6 Habits of Highly Empathic People The Night I Died The Little Guide To Contentedness How to Be Happy: The Fine Print DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 132,087 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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What Are The Secrets To A Happy Life?

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October 23, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace Happiness is not a goal; it is a by-product. - Eleanor Roosevelt - What Are The Secrets To A Happy Life? With so many self-help books and articles out there posing different theories about what leads to happiness in life, and so many passing fads and trends, how do we know when we've found the right tools that will lead us to a lifetime of joy? Since 1938, The Grant Study has followed 267 sophomores from Harvard University as their lives have unfolded, with the aim of documenting the key factors that contribute to success and failure, happiness and distress. After 75 years of interviews and assessments, they've found consistently that the answer to the question of happiness lies in love. And as it turns out, it's never too late to start loving. Read on to learn more about the study and the life of Godfrey Camille, who at the age of 35 turned everything around. { read more } Be The Change Take a moment to love yourself today - look in the mirror, and give yourself an affirmation! It all starts with you! COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 15 Things You Should Give Up To Be Happy Top 5 Regrets of the Dying 7 Habits of Mindful Eating What the Internet Does to Your Brain 9 Simple Steps to Improve Your Health Manic Nation: Why We're Addicted to Stress The Night I Died 5 Tips for Integrating Mindfulness In Daily Life DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 131,969 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: KindSpring  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  Awakin  //  More

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