I recently began listening to a podcast series called NPR: TED Talks. TED is an organization designed to collect, promote, and share ideas in the fields of technology, entertainment and design (TED). These ideas are shared through conferences, guest speakers, and, more recently, podcasts. Over the years, the "talks" have evolved beyond the parameters of technology, entertainment, and design, and now encompass a wide variety of subjects that contribute to the enhancement of society. It is both amazing and inspiring to listen to how ordinary people are making differences in their neighborhoods and communities.
I would encourage you to check out one such "talk" by Mark Bezos on YouTube. Mark Bezos is the Senior Vice President of a poverty fighting charity called RobinHood, as well as, a volunteer firefighter. In his five minute speech, Mark recounts an experience at the scene of a fire where was called to do something less than glamorous, the consequences of his actions, and the lesson he learned. He sums up the episode with this advice: "Don't wait...to make a difference in somebody's life. If you have something to give, give it now. Not every day is going to offer us a chance to save somebody's life, but every day offers us an opportunity to affect one." Powerful.
