AUGUST 2012 - Words of Wisdom with Mario

Hello Club Members,

How often have you heard – “I want to make a difference” or “I want to change the world?” Both of these phrases seem hollow to me – especially as I hear them everyday.

If we think about it – the very fact that we are present in a group, at a function or just writing a letter – means we are making a difference. We are each unique in ourselves and our very presence makes a difference. It does not, however, mean that we are doing anything extraordinary.

It is very difficult to change the world – but you can change your own world by improving your knowledge, your skills, your behaviour toward others. And you can influence others by communicating and sharing your ideas, your time, your skills, your attitude and your ears. Many times - just by listening – you can change someone’s world.

To change means to relearn, to do things in a different way. It takes at least 28 repetitions to change a habit or a routine. It therefore makes it very difficult to change the world. You can, however, have an affect on many people and influence them to make the changes they require in their own lives and pass this onto their own friends.

So when we say “I want to change the world” – let us define the “world” we mean.

Let us start with our own personal “world” and influence others by the good behaviour, the ideas and the time we are willing to share.

Let August be a time to improve your “world” and then your community.


Mario Calanna
www.calannapharmacy.com.au