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There’s no one way

December 28, 2020December 31, 2019 by Zero Dean

There’s no one way to reach people that is both effective and makes everyone happy. There’s no one way to teach a lesson. There’s no one way to try to make a positive difference in someone’s life.

What one person finds annoying, preachy, or heavy-handed, another is thankful for. What one person considers common sense, another is contemplating for the first time.

Just because some people don’t appreciate your efforts doesn’t diminish the fact that others do.

Just because your attempts at making a positive difference in the world are not appreciated by everyone doesn’t mean that you should stop trying.

Banish darkness by spreading light

December 31, 2019December 3, 2019 by Zero Dean

Remember that a dark world is a perfect place to cast your light.

Inspire, encourage, empower, support, and appreciate.

Banish darkness by spreading light.

Be a beacon that others can follow.

Originally Published on: Jan 28, 2017

Wearing a cape is optional

November 26, 2019November 8, 2019 by Zero Dean

You don’t need superpowers to stand up for what you know is right, maintain your integrity, or be a source of encouragement.

You don’t need superpowers to take the time to truly listen to people, keep your word, or live with honor.

You don’t need superpowers to lead by example or be the change you’d like to see in the world.

And you don’t need superpowers to see that there’s nothing stopping you from doing any of these things.

Wearing a cape is optional.

Originally Published on: Sep 8, 2014

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If your presence doesn’t add value, your absence won’t make a difference.

November 28, 2019November 3, 2019 by Zero Dean

Excerpt from: Being “awesome” doesn’t mean simply existing.

If your presence doesn’t add value, your absence won’t make a difference.

Originally Published on: Jun 26 2013

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Use your gifts for good

February 4, 2021August 7, 2019 by Zero Dean

Rather than abandon your gift because you can’t find a way to make money from it, consider finding ways to use it to help others. Many of the most successful ventures became successful as a result of assisting people in some way.

Even if the way in which you help others doesn’t generate an income, helping others always provides benefits – some of which can be much more valuable in the long run than money.

Refuse to stoop

August 4, 2019 by Zero Dean

You can fight negativity without being negative.
You can fight hate without being hateful.
And you can make an argument without shouting.

All these things do is generate more of the things we want less of.

Lead by example. Refuse to stoop to the level of those you oppose.

We can all make a difference

July 30, 2019 by Zero Dean

No single person is going to solve all of the world’s problems, but we can all make a difference by leading by positive example and not resorting to the kind of behavior that perpetuates negativity, increases hate, promotes intolerance & encourages violence.

If you never risk failure…

May 15, 2019 by Zero Dean

If you never risk failure, you’ll inevitably be bested by others who do.

The results of your actions speak louder than words

December 31, 2019May 14, 2019 by Zero Dean

The results of your actions speak louder than words.

You can read a million motivational sayings to pump yourself up — or echo them to others until you’re blue in the face — but that won’t change anything unless you take action and consistently change your behavior.

Don’t just read it or preach it and expect it to make a difference in your life. Knowing something is not enough. Knowing what you should do is not enough. You have to use what you know and take action.

This is the DO in JUST DO IT.

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Originally Published on: Oct 7, 2012 @ 19:16

Social media

May 11, 2019 by Zero Dean

Social media. Where people often question & criticize others for their ideas, creativity, self-expression, and thoughts while rarely being bold enough, creative enough, or thoughtful enough to provide any of their own.

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