As I reflect upon the conversations and Facebook updates of people in my network; everyone says how busy they are. I don't doubt that your PDA is full of the obligations to your employer, things on your to do list, places to be and people to see. We are constantly "busy" building and maintaining our networks, getting on the grind to make that money and enjoy life. There is nothing wrong with those things because it is what we must do to accomplish our goals and enjoy life.
My question that I pose is what are you doing to accomplish anything beyond what satisfies your need to enjoy life and accomplish your personal and professional goals? Is anything that you are doing going to make a difference in anyone's life beyond your network and leave a lasting impact in your community and the world. Instead of dropping $100 on an evening with friends, have you every thought about donating that $100 to a local non profit? Have you and your friends every thought about putting some time to volunteer in your PDA, whether it be in direct services to a non profit or donating your expertise to help them complete a project? As a business owner have you every thought about putting in your company's marketing and advertising budget to make a financial contribution to a non profit organization? Most non profits will acknowledge company's that make a contribution on its website and other promotional positions; so it is a good use of your advertising dollars.
In society, we have become so selfish and thinking about our own needs that at times we need to reflect and see what our we doing to make a differences in the lives of others and leave a lasting legacy.
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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- Science, Engineering and Mathematics Link, Inc. (SEM Link), a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, was founded in 2004 on the premise that exposure to members of the science, engineering and mathematics (SEM) communities is critical to student development in math and science. Our mission is to promote student achievement and career exploration in math and science while increasing student exposure to the science, engineering and mathematics communities and enhancing resources that are available at local schools and community organizations. Our two core programs, Math and Science Career Academy and Experimental Design Program, provide students with an opportunity to develop their math and science skills by enhancing the classroom learning experience and teaching them skills that are transferable to other areas of life. We recruit students and professionals for our programs that have backgrounds in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.