My Startup Story: StartSomeGood (The Guardian)

I usually don’t share these kinds of articles, but I’m fond of this one, plus there’s the added bonus of The Guardian “translating” my article into British English — the first time I’ve ever referenced my “Mum.”

In life, you generally get rewarded for taking risks.
Mattan Griffel, in a great post, “On Quitting.”  Hat tip to Mr. Clem Auyeung for sharing it.

Start Some Good: The Blog: What's in Store for 2012?

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A new year brings with it the potential for exciting and dramatic change. What do some of StartSomeGood’s successful campaign leaders have planned for their ventures in 2012? What do they believe are some of the key trends in social entrepreneurship to look out for this year?

I know many of you have probably seen this already, but it may just be the best thing I’ve read all year.  It’s created by the guys behind Holstee.com (fellow Sandboxers!) as a reminder for what they want to live for and I find it incredibly inspirational. “Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them. “
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I know many of you have probably seen this already, but it may just be the best thing I’ve read all year.  It’s created by the guys behind Holstee.com (fellow Sandboxers!) as a reminder for what they want to live for and I find it incredibly inspirational.

“Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them. “

…it’s about living meaningfully well. Its purpose is not merely passive, slack-jawed “consuming” but living: doing, achieving, fulfilling, becoming, inspiring, transcending, creating, accomplishing — all the stuff that matters the most.
One of the best pieces I’ve read all year, Umair Haque’s article “Is a Well-Lived Life Worth Anything?“   I really believe we’re at a crucial tipping point in history right now, and writings like this one will help guide us to a new (and better) future.  
We are a generation of makers. A generation of creators.
Two great articles on millenials in subsequent days.  The first is Generation Sell by William DeresiewIcz in the New York Times.  The second, and source of this quote, is Generation Make a response by Justin Kan in TechCrunch.  The two combine to paint a pretty solid picture of my generation.  A generation of which I’m incredibly proud to be a member.  

7 Tips for Transforming Ideas for Good Into Impact

I fully recognize the irony of writing this when I’m still trying to figure it all out myself, but USNews just published my 7 tips for transforming ideas for good into action. Check it out and hope it’s helpful!

So cool!  The Do Good Bus raised over $100,000 on StartSomeGood to launch a nation-wide tour picking up volunteers in 25 different cities for surprise volunteering opportunities.  To thank their StartSomeGood supporters they put images of all 690 of us on their bus as they traveled around the country.   They truly showed the power of a community of supporters coming together around an idea to improve the world.  I couldn’t be prouder to be on the bus! (If you’re playing along at home, I’m 6 rows from the top, 2nd from the left).
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So cool!  The Do Good Bus raised over $100,000 on StartSomeGood to launch a nation-wide tour picking up volunteers in 25 different cities for surprise volunteering opportunities.  To thank their StartSomeGood supporters they put images of all 690 of us on their bus as they traveled around the country.   They truly showed the power of a community of supporters coming together around an idea to improve the world.  I couldn’t be prouder to be on the bus!

(If you’re playing along at home, I’m 6 rows from the top, 2nd from the left).