Clarity and Power

Contribution for most people in their personal lives translates into maybe running a race for charity once a year or, maybe, coaching a kids soccer team in the spring. Both noble and valuable contributions to our community. These are seasonal or event based times for contribution.

How are you contributing and enriching your life each day or week? Are you contributing to the betterment of you, your family, your community or a larger group?

It is presumed you make a substantial contribution to your work and career. What about when you get home? Ask yourself: who are the people and groups I am making contributions to each day or this week? You may have a single person or maybe large associations but you need to know your audience and be conscious of your contributions to them.

Set time aside to determine what you want to contribute, who you want to focus on or share it with, when you want to do it. I know people that take time our each week to volunteer. I know people that raise money every week for their cause. I know people that just make an effort every week to educate others. What is your way? When time to find time becomes an issue, turn off the television.

Contribution is so critical because it is a selfish act. As you consciously start to contribute more to the success of people and community, you get so much more. As our lives get more complicated, the simple act of contributing more can bring clarity and power.