TWTD: The Requirements to Becoming “Someone”

Have you ever wondered if you have what it takes to become someone in this world? When I say “someone” I mean someone who is remembered for his/her efforts of bettering the world. Well more than 50 percent of the world’s population wishes for a better society to live in (either to their standards or others). But there is a much less percentage that actually does. Why? There are many people who are unsure of how to better the world and there are many who believe they don’t have the income or resources to change the world. I believe otherwise; I believe that there are no requirements for becoming someone who wishes to change the world. I believe that if you are a citizen and you thought about a change for the best you have the right resources and income. When I speak of income I am not referring to the amount of currency (money) someone raises, but as the amount of the knowledge someone can consume and the ability to use this knowledge for good. Being a citizen alone allows you to have resources; however, the best resource to have is a community. A single person alone cannot change the world but a community can. A community is similar to a group of herrings, when they travel together their appearance is bigger to their predators. It takes a strong and determined community to create a portion of change in today’s society.

“You are not alone”

In order to become someone who makes the effort for change you must gain the knowledge of these issues and figure out how you can personally help in addition to your community based on your knowledge or possible contributions. This battle is a very hard and long battle and will need as much soldiers as it can to create change.

            I want to speak about a survey done by Richard Edelman in 2009 called the “Good Purpose Survey.” Edelman surveyed 6,000 people ranging from the ages of 18-64 from ten different countries. Edelman wondered how many people out of 6,000 were actually willing to make the world a better place. He found that 83 percent of consumers are willing to change their consumption habits if it can help make tomorrow's world a better place to live. Edelman also found that 64 percent of consumers say they expect brands today to do something to support a good cause. This is just one of many amazing discoveries Edelman found through this survey. These high percentages from only two years ago, makes me wonder “What are the percentages of the entire worlds expectations and willingness?” I want you to ask yourself by the year 2020, “What will be the percentage of Those Who Thought Differently?”