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    The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters
    The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters
    The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters
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    The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters

    By Grace Davis

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    I have always been a fan of PEANUTS by Charles Schultz. One of his cartoons said "I don't care, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference." This statement hasn't felt  right, and I changed it to "I do care, it does matter, it does make a difference." What about you? What does your heart say? Admittedly, when times are tough, and you feel lowest, it can be hard to care, and to know you are making a difference. In tough times, we tend to resign and not claim our personal power. No matter how you feel, you cannot Not make an impact. So you might as well make it intentional. This is what the book is al about.
    Everyone makes an impact -whether they are acting intentionally or not. Everyone is always making an impact on one another. Your actions, my actions, and the action of others are influencing the world. What you do matters in more ways than you may realize, and your efforts may create chaos or lead to grand achievements.  The key is being intentional with your actions. Even the smallest of actions are important in the grand scheme of the world.
    It all starts with your own sphere of influence - at home with your spouse, with your kids, at work, in your community, in social media ... Be aware of your impact and choose to make it intentional.
    "The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters" offers insights and actionable steps to take in all areas of life.  It comes with a compagnion journal "The Power of One Journal" to get you started in living intentionally. 
    Get a copy of "The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters".
    64 pages, illustrated, 8.5 x 11

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSundance-Verlag
    Release dateAug 17, 2018
    ISBN9783964050021
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      The Power of One - Why What You Do Matters - Grace Davis

      Why What You Do Matters

      I have always been a fan of PEANUTS by Charles Schultz. One of his cartoons said I don't care, it doesn't matter, it makes no difference. This statement hasn't felt right, and I changed it to I do care, it does matter, it does make a difference. What about you? What does your heart say? Admittedly, when times are tough, and you feel lowest, it can be hard to care, and to know you are making a difference. In tough times, we tend to resign and not claim our personal power. No matter how you feel, you cannot Not make an impact. So you might as well make it intentional. This is what the book is al about.

      Everyone makes an impact - whether they are acting intentionally or not. Everyone is always making an impact on one another. Your actions, my actions, and the actions of others are influencing the world. What you do matters in more ways than you may realize, and your efforts may create chaos or lead to grand achievements. The key is being intentional with your actions.

      There is a principle of chaos theory called the Butterfly Effect. It states that a minute first action can cause a reaction of epic proportions. The metaphorical example is that the simple movement of a butterfly’s wings over time can cause a wave that results in a hurricane.

      This is an illustration of how important even the smallest of actions are in the grand scheme of the world. As someone living on this planet, you too have an effect everywhere you go. What you do and how you do it matters. You matter. You are as vital to the success of the human race as the most powerful influencer you can imagine. Have you ever considered this.

      The set of people and places where you make the most impact is called your sphere of influence. This is the where your presence is felt the most. Your sphere likely includes your family, work, and the local community.

      How are you making that impact? Consider this:

      How you parent your children makes an impact

      How you manage your marriage makes an impact

      How you engage as a son, daughter, sister, or brother makes an impact

      What you contribute to your workforce makes an impact

      What you create makes an impact

      Your wisdom makes an impact

      How you vote makes an impact

      How you spend your time and money makes an impact

      How you pour yourself into others makes an impact

      I could go on and on, but you’re starting to see my point. In all that you do, you matter. How you do things matters. It is all tied together. This may seem like a big responsibility - and it is - but it isn’t too big when you break it down into manageable bits and pieces, in all the different areas of your life.

      The most important thing to realize is that you have influence and impact wherever you go, and by being intentional, you can leave your mark on this world in a favorable and meaningful way.

      Change Starts With You

      Causing change and making a difference starts with one person and their behavior: You. That knowledge can feel both overwhelming and empowering. On one hand, putting your focus on yourself can feel easier than believing the whole world must change for something great to happen. On the other, it can feel like a huge mountain to climb all by yourself.

      Take heart; it’s great news to learn that the best and easiest way to make a change in the world is by making changes in yourself first. Being responsible for your own actions is plenty to manage on the way to influencing others.

      When tragedy strikes, there are usually two reactions: depression, or an urge to make certain this doesn’t happen again. Two people can face the same loss and have radically different reactions. One person may fall into deep depression and retreat from life, and the other may use their issue as a starting point for making a difference.

      People tend to make their biggest impacts in areas that mean a lot to them. A child who struggled with

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