Stand up for what you believe in, even if it isn’t popular. Kids are influenced by their peers. That has been the way of the world for centuries. We need to build a world of thinkers, not followers. We told our kids when they were younger that they will find their “people” but it might…
I would say “Try to make a positive difference,” because you will never know how it could impact other people. Maybe you help just one person or maybe you go viral and change the world! As part of my series about young people who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing…
Educate starting from children to respect the planet and animals, especially those in need of help. If you learn these things from a young age, it will be questioning to turn into a person that doesn’t care about these matters. Also, right now, in this period, it’s even more important to do so! Especially about…
Act. Don’t bother about other people’s opinions. The world is full of people that will have something to say about you and your work, but don’t let that stop your growth. As part of my series about young people who are making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrea Gonzalez (van der…
Lastly, don’t let things lapse. Don’t just say ‘oh, work will be here tomorrow.’ Always get things done sooner rather than later to the extent that you can. As part of my series about companies who are helping to battle climate change, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sammy Janowitz, Chief of Staff for Atlantic…
Not everyone wants to see a positive change in the climate issue. There are very powerful forces spending a lot of money on maintaining the status quo. I wasn’t expecting that when I founded We Don’t Have Time. In the finance industry, I was used to people applauding me when I achieved good things or…
Passionate is most definitely the fuel that impelled us into action. For me, that stemmed from having had the most incredible experience at the hands of doctors, nurses, therapists and administrators at Columbia Presbyterian after I gave birth. I fell into a coma after my son was born, and while I was hooked up on…
Understand your domain and do your homework — I think that is valid for every sector, regardless of where you work, but it’s one that is often missed. Tech and STEM companies are still dominated by men, and in some instances it is necessary to prove oneself more than one’s male counterparts. It’s always better to know…
Boundaries — Learning not to take things personally. Sometimes people communicate in a way which seems rude, rampaging or hurtful for the perception of a highly sensitive person. Using my ability to put myself into another person and realize it is often not about me, it is just that the other person perceives, communicates differently. As a…
Make universal school lunch permanent. Many school districts waived fees for school lunch programs during the pandemic and provided meals for every student. This lunch program is a change that schools should adopt permanently. Students who have enough to eat perform better in school. Free or reduced lunch voucher programs create discriminatory conditions that hinder…
