A Few Good People — Part 1
I have always imagined the number of people who have lived on this earth since the beginning of time. We currently have about 7 billion, but how many more have existed, or how many more would come in the future?
Why I think about this number is to understand how many of these people would be remembered for having made an impact on the world or even on themselves. How many people do the books of history mention as to have made an impact in the world that we currently live in?
My guess is that among all that have lived, only a few have been remembered to have made a positive impact or have indeed made a positive impact on the earth. Otherwise, history books would be filled with too many examples than what we currently have. And that is something that sometimes gives me calmness. In understanding that not everyone would make a positive impact on the world, but only a few.
If you ask most people what the problem of the world is, I believe almost everyone has what they think is a problem. If you ask these people to propose solutions, a little less than those who propose the problem would have some sort of solutions. And finally, if you ask these people who proposed the solution to help fix the problem, you would be left with fewer people than those who proposed the solution.
So for you, the goal you should seek in life is to be among the few people in this world who can help push to make a difference even if the majority of the world does not agree with you. Well, the majority has been wrong for the most time, so you have not very much to worry about.
Mark Twain was quoted to have said — “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect”. So as you start your day today, ask yourself if you are among the few good people who would help make the world a better place.
It does not have to start as a big or grandiose thing, you can start small. Start with something as simple as doing the things you personally know would help make you a better version of yourself. Spend some time on your work, do whatever you are doing today a little better. And keep it going from there, a little step at a time.
Remember, to help change the world, you only need to be among the few good people. Thanks so much for reading and God bless.
