Tourists see, and travelers seek.
In moments of uncertainty, when you must chose between two paths, allowing yourself to be overcome by either the fear of failure or the dimly lit light of possibility, immerse yourself in the life you would be most proud to live.
The single most powerful element of youth is that you don’t have the life experiences to know what can’t be done.
True self-discovery begins where your comfort zone ends.
Speak the language of the person you want to become.
What can a pencil do for all of us? Amazing things. It can write transcendent poetry, uplifting music, or life-changing equations; it can sketch the future, give life to untold beauty, and communicate the full-force of our love and aspirations.
Made with Pencils is grounded in the creativity of a few, propelled by the financial support of many, and most importantly, it’s empowering generations to come. A simple idea, a heartfelt desire, and a world of possibility. A pencil, a promise, and a dream.
It always surprises me when donors who operate successful businesses assume that just building a school structure means that a community now has access to education. When creating a business, does renting an office space now mean that you’re producing goods, training staff and generating revenues?
It is the local community that needs to own the commitment to education.
For any movement to gain momentum, it must start with a small action. This action becomes multiplied by the masses, and is made tangible when leadership changes course due to the weight of the movement’s voice.
Make your life a story worth telling. You only get one shot at this existence, and one day when you’re gone the most important thing you’ll leave behind is the legacy of the life you lived. Make sure you make it a story you’re proud to have others tell.
In those moments when priorities clash always stay guided by your values, not your perceived necessities.
Creating something new is easy, creating something that lasts is the challenge.
I looked around and acknowledged that what you see around you is proof of what exists within you.
I understood that I might fail, but I wouldn’t let it happen because I changed my compass along the way.
I realized that even big waves start with small ripples.
Every person has a revolution beating within his or her chest.
I could enjoy the life that I had by virtue of the educational attainment that my grandparents and parents had pursued. Education was always incredibly valued in our family.
We have the ability to provide quality education to every child on earth right now.
Your life should be a story you are excited to tell.