I am only 15, but I am determined to change the world. Is it possible? What are some things I can do? I am really just sick of some things in our world.
2006-06-19 11:23:49 · 49 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
You can make a difference... you saw the movie pay it forward, right?
Lead by example!
Anyone can devote their energy into righting the wrongs of our world - if you do it in an admirable way - others will soon follow your lead...
We could all stand to learn a little something from your ambition!
...but that's just my opinion
2006-06-19 11:27:07 · answer #1 · answered by StephanieKTaylor 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
by the time alexander the great wasn't much older when he conquered a big part of "the known world."
on the other hand i would advise this: chill. be a child, you have only a bit over two more years that you can claim childhood. and go to school. another six years or so you graduate college. do four more years of grad school. after that you'll be almost set, two years of intern in whatever field you've chosen and you are set. people won't really take you serious until you complete college, and people who matter won't take you serious even then until you're thirty.
changing the world is no small feat. it's not done over night. and this isn't the world of alexander. and remember he only lived to 33. he was also a king who was schooled by aristotle.
then again you might just invent something sooner. you didn't say what you wanted to change. good luck whatever you do. oh and remember it takes a lot of passion for what you do and the good sense to know what is the right thing to do.
2006-06-19 12:05:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing you can do is change the world around you. If someone else likes what you are doing and decides to do the same and so on, the world will be a much better place.
2006-06-19 11:27:35 · answer #3 · answered by wineasy03 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You won't be able to change the ENTIRE world, but you can change your corner of it!! Just because you're 15 doesn't mean you can't make a difference, you can!
Volunteer work always makes a big difference. If you like working with kids, the elderly, animals, whatever, your community will have volunteer opportunities for you.
Also, if your school sponsors activites like blood drives or food drives, get involved!
Your age doesn't matter... what matters are your determination and your attitude! You go girl!
2006-06-19 11:29:23 · answer #4 · answered by lachicadecafe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure you can, just do more for other people, find out how you can do volunteer work, raise money for the less fortunate, do good in school, go to college and pick a career that would help in changing the world. You don't have to be a certain age to do things to make the world a better place. You set your mind to it you can do anything you want!!!!!!!
2006-06-19 11:36:59 · answer #5 · answered by Cajirenee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can. Rent "Pay it Forward." Anyone can change the world. To quote Emerson:
To laugh often and much; To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; To appreciate beauty, to find the best in others; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.
2006-06-19 11:28:43 · answer #6 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can, but you have to be willing to get involved with the community and the world at large, take a stand and do whatever is morally and legally right to change things. And do not get discouraged, some great people have failed at changing the world, the thing is to try your best. Good luck.
2006-06-19 11:29:11 · answer #7 · answered by Modest intellect 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change takes time. Getting involved in your community and understanding how the world's governments work are a good start. You have to understand the problems and how things operate before you can change them. It also depends HOW you want to change it - for example, do you want to cure cancer, or AIDS? Then study to become a doctor in that field. Or like I said above, if you want to change the way the govn't operates, study it and get involved. It's nice to see (or in this case, read over the Internet) that people are determined to make things better. Good luck to you.
2006-06-19 11:31:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can do anything you set your mind to! But it might be a little hard considering how messed up this world has become! For one, don't bring any more children into this chaos, adopt, give the children that are already here, a home! Start small though, start non profit organizations that will promote good things, like helping the homeless, or battered women, do community service, like cleaning up our filthy streets! Good luck!
2006-06-19 11:29:30 · answer #9 · answered by munkypoo1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, even the smallest changes can have a domino effect. Just dont give up! Its hard to say exactly what you should do, but become a name in your town. An intelligent person can hold the most respect. College and furthering you education can be the biggest stepping stone. One thing you shouldnt do is protest, they arent takin seriously and how much a difference can you make locked up in jail!
2006-06-19 11:28:35 · answer #10 · answered by dapperflapper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go girl! that is awesome that you think that... You ABSOLUTELY can change the world. But please don't think that you can change the ENTIRE world. That is very naive. You can't do this. I hate to be the one to break the bad news.
Rent and Watch "Pay It Forward" that will give you a good start.
Become a Social Worker (like ME!!!!!)
I think that it is so cool that you want to do this. There are so many ways for you to start. Just start small... there is NO END to what you can do!
Volunteer!
http://www.volunteermatch.org
2006-06-19 11:28:01 · answer #11 · answered by xxxcariooo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋