Make a Difference

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." -William James

What this quote means is that every action you do has an effect on someone. You to need to think about your actions and/or words before you say or do something. It could make the difference of someone being dead or alive. Most people, me included, do not think before they speak or before they act. That is something everybody needs to improve. Many times all it takes is one person to not think before they act and the results can be devastating. That is one thing you definitely don’t want on your record.
To me, this quote means that everything you do in life will have an effect on someone somewhere. When you think about it, single-handedly we could change someone’s life forever. For example, you go out and get drunk and decide to drive home. Due to your intoxication you drift into the other lane and crash into a mini-van carrying a mom and two kids. This accident leaves the mom paralyzed and the two kids are killed. The husband will now have to deal with the loss of his children and the necessities that are required for a paraplegic. It’s a lot for somebody to take in and deal with the stress involved in this situation. Next time take 10 seconds to think before speaking or acting. It could change someone’s life forever.