"Change yourself before u change the world" How far do u think this is correct?

Answer 1

it is perfectly correct!
once parents of a boy went to a great sage and asked him to tell the boy to stop having too much sweets bcos he was getting ill due to that.
the sage instead of telling the boy rightaway to stop sweet intake, asked the parents to come with the boy next week. although everybody were puzzled, they agreed and next week went to him with the boy. that day too, he didn't tell the boy a word but asked them to come back three days later.
when they went again to him next time, he called the boy to his side and advised him to stop sweet intake.
people around there could not contain their curiosity and asked the sage reason for sending them away two times.
the sage said, i have to first follow what i preach, that only will have positive effect on the listeners. the reason why i sent them back is, i had to myself stop sweet intake b4 advicing the boy. when they returned the second time, i cud not fully forgo the sweet craving, but this time, i have totally stopped having sweets and therefore cud advice the boy
MORAL: u have to follow what u preach to make the words powerful and have positive effect on listeners.

Answer 2

I cannot think of a single person who set out to change the world and actually did so. It is an unrealistic goal. However, many have set out with goals to fill and need, correct an injustice, help others, or simply turn a good idea into something useful. That single-minded determination along a specific path has sometimes produced unexpected changes for the greater good. The invention of the wheel, for example, was undoubtedly inspired to ease the burden of "dragging" heavy things. The inventor wasn't worried about the wonderful benefits of advancing civilization.

Self-discipline, getting the best education possible, setting achievable goals, and concentrating on an idea through fruition despite the many obstacles are some of those changes we need to make in order to be successful.

So, what is it you want to change? Are you ready to proceed?

Answer 3

If you read it that you shouldn't work for change until you yourself are perfect, then nothing will ever get done! If you read it as society is only as honest or just as the people in that society, then there's merit in the statement. The signers of our Declaration of Independence were far from perfect, but where would we be if they hadn't pushed through for the common good. They "changed the world" despite their differences. Each had their own personal problems and flaws to correct as do we all, but didn't use that as an excuse not to seek justice and a better life.

Answer 4

yes i believe it is correct because if you cant change yourself then you will still face the world with mistakes that can add up to what is there already. But if you will change and initiate it then you can inspire and encourage others to do the same. There is always a great possibility that some things will alter because they can see it through you.

Answer 5

Well.... I guess so. Considering all the mental and emotional issues people seem to have, changing themselves would be a good step in the direction of their happiness and their ability to deal with the world. On the other hand, you really can't change the world, you can only change yourself and how you deal with the world.

Answer 6

This is very much correct for the following reason.

You cannot change others, however hard and sincere you try. But changing yourself, your mental makeup, your thoughts, your habits is entirely in your hands. To be happy or not, to be angry or not, to be frustrated or not -- all these things depend only on you. You can do wonders with yourself but not even 1% with others.

Answer 7

I don't think. I feel it is very much right. If you don't see the flaws in you and accept that you can't change yourself. If you can't change yourself and you won't be effective in changing others.

Answer 8

I think it's completely correct, but I think too, that it's absolutelly impossible for anybody to change the World.

Answer 9

Absolute!