Stop Trying To Fix The World

Ever hear the term “quality over quantity”? This idiom expresses the belief that it is better to have a single, high-quality experience than to have a great number of average experiences. Or that it is better to have one thing that is amazing, instead of multiple things that are mediocre. Would you agree?

Using this mindset, it is easy to imagine making an impact that is focused on quality rather than quantity, helping and making a difference one person and one act at a time, rather than trying to fix the whole world.

You can easily do this by:

●      Mentoring a local mentee

●      Volunteering at a local nonprofit

●      Financially supporting a local nonprofit

●      Participating in an annual fundraiser

Sometimes sticking close to home is the best way to make an impact. There are needs right in your own backyard that you can pour into and serve directly with quality rather than watered-down in great quantity.

Mentoring a local mentee - Mentoring is an act of teaching your skills and sharing your resources with someone up and coming in your field of interest or career. You can mentor a college student for a semester, a new mother for her child’s first year, or a brand-new apprentice at your office.

Volunteering at a local nonprofit - Instead of becoming part of the web of services stemming from a nation-wide nonprofit, consider lending your expertise and time to a local organization where the hands and feet are all in one location. You may have a bigger and better impact on decision-makers, and your time and money will likely go directly to the community you are serving.

Financially supporting a local nonprofit - Like volunteering, your financial support is converted easily to the local setting. You may have a voice about where your money goes and what area of the budget you want to support. You may be able to make a direct donation of goods or services and ensure your passion is represented and makes an impact.

Participating in an annual fundraiser - Many organizations or chapters of nonprofits hold annual fundraising events. You can get behind one event and pour your energy and efforts into one “big bang” of a moment. This keeps you from burning out and makes it possible for you to give quality time instead of large quantities of it.

High quality stands out in areas like wine, chocolate, and cheese. Small doses of a great thing far outweigh large doses of an average thing. Condense your focus, and offer your quality impact in a small area, and be blessed in the process.