You already have what it takes to make a big impact

At some point all of us dream of doing something good for the world, right?

But most of us find we’re already stretched too thin with our current commitments or that we lack the skills, resources, and tools to make our vision happen.

But what if we’ve got it backwards?

You probably already have a passion, hobby, or skill that can be leveraged to achieve your goal.

I had the opportunity to go to Kenya with my job but had to come up with $3,500 in 4 weeks to make it happen.

I didn’t want to canvas, had no time to throw a big fundraiser, and had nothing to auction off.

How was this going to happen?

Instead of trying to come up with a way to fundraise, I looked at what I was already doing that could get me to my goal.

I love baking vegan desserts and decided to see if anyone was interested in ordering them.

I made $ 3,000 in 4 weeks.

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While I was in Kenya I met my friend Rubie and decided I wanted her to come visit me in Vancouver.

I created another vegan dessert menu and fundraised enough money in 4 weeks to bring her here.

Everyone has a skill or hobby that can be used to achieve goals. You’re going to fail or work too hard if you try to achieve something by trying to obtain what you ‘need’.

STOP

What are you already doing that can get you what you want?

Lindsay is a vegan food blogger who lives in Vancouver.

lindsayisvegan.wordpress.com