Katrina anniversary
Uncategorized August 30th, 2007
When I am speaking to audiences about how to get rich by giving, I almost always tell the story of Becky Zaheri. Becky exemplifies one of the key points of my speech - “Use adversity as the inspiration to take action”. I was thinking about her yesterday when I heard on the news that it was the second anniversary of Katrina. Though I have written about Becky Zaheri before, she is worth a mention again. Her amazing actions have been profiled on the Ellen Degeneres Show, on CBS News and countless other shows and newspapers. It was two years ago yesterday that a hurricane named Katrina changed her life. She mobilized thousands of volunteers to clean up New Orleans and her Katrina Krewe organization continues to foster anti-litter awareness among residents, schools, and businesses. Becky has some advice for others. “Whatever your gig is, just do it. Pick the thing that works for you. Be diligent about it, until you make it happen. Be patient, be willing to sacrifice and don’t stop until you achieve your goal.Start with your friends, your family, your co-workers and get it going. As long as you feel good about it and are making a difference, you don’t need an army of people. One person can make a difference. You could be that one person today.












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