"There is no passion to be found playing small in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living." — Nelson Mandela
Our actions— and inaction— touch people we may never know and never meet across the globe.
'Regardless of what you become, remember always that to whom much is given, much is expected. God gave you many gifts and it is important that you use them for others as best you can.'
I suggested to my boss an experiment, even a small one, to lend to Brazil's working class might actually provide better results than lending to the rich. He patted me on the head and reminded me of the poor's lack of collateral, the high transaction costs of making small loans, and the culture of poverty, which would result in no one repaying.
...a combination of service and adventure could lead to a lkife of passion and constant renewal.
Many commercial banks now also have a part of their portfolio dedicated to m icrofinance and are doing is successfully and profitably. None of this was thought to be possible 20 years ago; change doesn't happen overnight. (gulp)
...one way to solve poverty is to link grassroots organizations to the resources and skills of mainstream corporations.
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