How To Make an Impact in The World
                     How To Make an Impact in 
The World
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There are two types of change that impact the world: inner and outer. Outer 
change is “large-scale” and “collective.” It results from public policy, business 
endeavors, and other forms of social management. It’s the amendment that grants 
universal access to healthcare or the law that mandates the use of seatbelts.
Conversely, inner change is “small-scale” and “individual.” It usually happens 
within one person’s psychological world, though it doesn’t always require physical 
isolation. Today we will focus on this type of change. But before we do, we should 
remember that the inner and outer spheres are mutually dependent. Individuals 
are creations of their environments, as environments are creations of individuals. 
A durable change in an individual’s state of mind can catalyze a large-scale 
campaign to, say, provide assisted living to homeless seniors. And a safe home can 
help a homeless senior focus on, say, alleviating her anxiety through meditation, 
drawing, or painting. Both are vital for growth and betterment. And if we wish to 
make a lasting positive impact, we should consider both types of change as two 
faces of the same coin.
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How To Create Inner Change
There are many ways to induce change within ourselves. Most involve contemplation 
and thinking, and perhaps we can best describe them as affecting our “individual 
interior” and “individual exterior.” The individual interior is where thoughts and 
emotions reside. The voices that whisper “I am going to raise hell if he doesn’t listen 
to me” and “Ok, just let it pass” live here. Both science and philosophy tell us that the 
best way to remodel our individual interior is to practice mindfulness. Being aware of 
voices like the former is the first step to stopping them from causing us detrimental 
distress. Instead of imploding when a colleague is 20 minutes late to a meeting, we 
can notice our heartbeat quicken, our body heat, and our thoughts turn hostile. 
Noticing detaches us from our nervous reaction and helps us keep our cool so we 
don’t aggravate the situation. Keeping our cool can result in a more productive 
meeting, leading to better communication, more efficiency, and more sales.
But if we implode, we step into the individual exterior, which includes our habits, 
words, and personal choices. We can choose to attack our coworker, or we can be 
mindful of our words and try to be understanding (and assertive) about the reasons 
behind their delay.
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Another opportunity to spark inner change comes from what many of us overlook: 
family. When I argue with my parents, I try to be calm before expressing my 
opinions. I try to release my tension through breathing, listening to calming music, 
doodling, or simply noticing the anger and frustration that ensue within me. When 
I return to the conversation, I am usually more clear-headed, calmer, and succeed 
at deescalating the collective tension. The argument turns into a conversation, and 
everyone can understand the others’ position. The deep understanding that arises 
from dialogue allows me and my parents to strengthen our bond and to thrive 
together, whatever the pursuit may be.
The Ripple Effects of Inner Change
Learning to deescalate trivial arguments with leery parents or noticing bitter voices 
in our heads may not sound as grandiose as rallying for a social cause. But their 
value can be just as consequential. If we practice consistently to control our 
impulsive reactions, our new, better responses will become habitual. As people 
with families and friends, as professional leaders in large or small companies, and 
as individuals involved in our communities, our habits make a world of difference.
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A CEO who is willing to be wrong can strengthen a company’s sense of trust and 
foster creativity and productivity in its members, more so than a stubborn and 
inflexible boss. A patient and calm leader can quickly rally notable support for 
crucial social causes. And more harmonious family dynamics can cultivate 
thoughtful and driven citizens. These attributes don’t just develop after 10 minutes 
of meditation, but they are more likely to become us if we strive to remodel our 
individual interiors and exteriors. The examples we have talked about are only a 
few ways to bring about one type of change. While circumstances don’t always 
allow, there is often a choice each of us can make. And we wholeheartedly believe 
that small-scale individual change can ripple through our families and communities, 
which today also consist of international digital groups.
Having said this, let’s always remember that inner and outer change are symbiotic. 
One isn’t required for the other to happen. But as mindful and sensible 
changemakers who seek to make a significant and durable impact on our local, 
national, and global communities, we should always consider both. Listen To 
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