Ever feel like making a difference in the world is too big, too hard, or too far away?
Stephanie Harrison offers a gentle, yet powerful reminder:
“The next time you think, ‘It’s too hard to make a difference in the world,’ give someone a compliment and watch them feel appreciated. Do a favor for someone and watch them feel supported. Really listen to someone’s feelings and watch them realize that they matter.”
We often look for impact in grand gestures — startups, social movements, global change. But the truth is, the world shifts in small moments too. The ones where you:
Tell a tired friend they’re doing great. Hold the door with a smile for a stranger. Text someone, “Just thinking of you.” Pause your rush to really hear how someone is doing.
These aren’t just feel-good actions. They ripple. They restore. They matter.
If you’ve ever lifted someone’s day — even just a little — you’ve already made a difference. And if you keep showing up like that, you’re part of something bigger than you know.
So keep going.
The world doesn’t just need more heroes. It needs more you.
Kenrick Vaz 