by Dwayne Gilbert
Many people will often over look an idea or never take action on something because they don't believe that they can make a difference. I often hear people ask how one person, how they, can truly make a difference in the over all scheme of things. First of all, it's not about whether or not you make a difference. Of course we should try to, I'm not saying otherwise, but ultimately it's about us trying regardless of whether or not we can make a difference. Second of all, one person absolutely can make a difference, and a very significant one at that.
Consider a few examples in history of how one person made all the difference. Let's take Henry Ford for example. Henry Ford is the founder of Ford Motor Company and was way ahead of his time. He not only put the entire car industry in motion and developed the modern standards for cars, but developed an empire that has been a mamoth of a beast to compete with for nearly a century. Henry Ford is also personally responsible for completely revolutionizing the way that factories produced their goods. He is noted as being the inventor of the modern day production line. He invented the idea of breaking down different jobs in any process and piecing the entire product together as the product moves down and assembly line. That's making a difference if you ask me.
What about George Washington. His efforts as general during the American Revolutionary war were immensely responsible for our victory. His ability to motivate and lead men into battle, even when the odds seemed to be completely against us. When supplies and materials were extremely short. When the conditions and weather were as harsh as they could be, it was Washington's leadership ability that caused men to stand up and push forward and gain the United States Of America it's independence.
History is litered with examples of men who made a difference. Men who had a vision and chased that vision with everything they have, and realized that vision come into fruition. History is riddled with women who have made a difference also. Joan of Arc, Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, and a thousand other women. So when you ask me if one person can make a difference my answer would be simple. Absolutely, one person can make an entire world of difference, if they only choose to.
Many people will often over look an idea or never take action on something because they don't believe that they can make a difference. I often hear people ask how one person, how they, can truly make a difference in the over all scheme of things. First of all, it's not about whether or not you make a difference. Of course we should try to, I'm not saying otherwise, but ultimately it's about us trying regardless of whether or not we can make a difference. Second of all, one person absolutely can make a difference, and a very significant one at that.
Consider a few examples in history of how one person made all the difference. Let's take Henry Ford for example. Henry Ford is the founder of Ford Motor Company and was way ahead of his time. He not only put the entire car industry in motion and developed the modern standards for cars, but developed an empire that has been a mamoth of a beast to compete with for nearly a century. Henry Ford is also personally responsible for completely revolutionizing the way that factories produced their goods. He is noted as being the inventor of the modern day production line. He invented the idea of breaking down different jobs in any process and piecing the entire product together as the product moves down and assembly line. That's making a difference if you ask me.
What about George Washington. His efforts as general during the American Revolutionary war were immensely responsible for our victory. His ability to motivate and lead men into battle, even when the odds seemed to be completely against us. When supplies and materials were extremely short. When the conditions and weather were as harsh as they could be, it was Washington's leadership ability that caused men to stand up and push forward and gain the United States Of America it's independence.
History is litered with examples of men who made a difference. Men who had a vision and chased that vision with everything they have, and realized that vision come into fruition. History is riddled with women who have made a difference also. Joan of Arc, Helen Keller, Rosa Parks, Mother Teresa, and a thousand other women. So when you ask me if one person can make a difference my answer would be simple. Absolutely, one person can make an entire world of difference, if they only choose to.
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