Quote of the day - Robert F. Kennedy
"Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."
- Robert F. Kennedy
I like to read inspirational quotes to help me stay positive every day, but I'd like to start taking one at a time, concentrating a bit more each day on the quote. I welcome constructive comments.
In order for me to take action on this quote, it helps to step back and understand:
- What ideals I stand for
- How I can help others
- Striking out against injustice
What ideals I stand for
Freedom - I've always liked "I do not agree with what you say sir, but I will defend to the death your right to say it". When I was younger, I chose to write a speech about the First Ammendment for a project. The United States of America defines freedom. I can stand up for the freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and the right to petition your government.
Expression - Today, expression is easier than it has ever been, but is still impossible for many people. The internet has opened oppritunities to the world, and it is up to developers, of all kinds, to make the community more accessible for everyone.
Experience - "Try it once, and if you don't like it, you never have to eat it again." I keep my eyes out for new experiences. If I don't like it, I never have to do it again, but there's no reason to keep myself from trying new things because I'm fearful. Fear is the only thing to fear.
How I can help others
Competitive advantage says I should do what I do best to help people. This is probably not picking up trash, unless that's what people really need. The best way for me to help others right now make BTSharp into the best distributed library for .NET, and offer it to non-profit organizations for free.
Strike out against injustice
I think this is done best on a daily basis. I can always learn to be more respectful, one day at a time.