10 Key Practices I do to Make a Real Difference (Vegan or Not)

....What I said at a keynote to psychology students at their graduation in 2017 is equally relevant to what I tell vegans today.

A keynote at a major event is a responsibility and opportunity to make a difference. A keynote at the graduation of hundreds of students, eager to begin their new careers, is also a moral obligation to provide them with something that’s only learnt through experience.

Back in 2017, at the Australian College of Applied Psychology Graduation of students in psychology, social work, youth work and counselling, I wanted to provide more than a checklist of the ingredients for success. I wanted to inspire them to make a difference, do the right thing and influence people through meaningful engagement. These are a reminder to myself of what’s important and how I too must continue to make a difference.? I hope others will find it valuable.

As I work specifically with vegans, I hope they find it valuable in their goal of stepping up and bringing their unique gifts to the world as leaders, ushering in a kinder world.

Here are the 10 KEY THINGS key I shared with them.

1) “Success is the Progressive Realisation of a Worth Ideal” ( The late Earl Nightingale)·?????Decide what your “worthy ideal” is.·?????Ensure it contributes to the world or to someone else’s world.

2) “If you have a big enough ‘Why’ you’ll take any ‘How’ (Viktor Frankl)·?????Be clear about what success means to be you beyond material gain0

3) At the end of your life, you’ll have to ask yourself three questions:

a) Did I live? b) Did I love? c) Did I matter? (Brendan Buchard)

The last is key: everyone wants to matter and feel their life is worthwhile.

4) Help others on their journeys.

5) Always do the right thing.

6) Be prepared to speak out for what is right.

7) Speak out against injustice, unfairness and never treat people like a number.

8) Show compassion, ask questions and keep an open mind.

9) Don’t wait for things to happen – create your own opportunities and don’t get jaded.

10) Be the change you want to see in the world.

AND ONE MORE......

11) Do not contribute to ventures that might be profitable but which abuse animals, people or the environment.

What are your thoughts on this?