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Are you a sparkenationist?

Guest post by: Ian Berry

Article Overview: A sparkenation is a word I created to denote: a spark that ignites passion that leads to action that changes what’s normal. The world needs sparkenationists like never before. Are you are a sparkenationist?

Are you a sparkenationist?

© Ian Berry 2011. All rights reserved

A sparkenation is a word I created to denote:

a spark that ignites passion that leads to action that changes what’s normal.

Are you a sparkenationist?

Sparkenationist’s are people who:

• Act in the best interests of others
• Add value
• Bring a sense of wonder to every day
• Carry out random acts of kindness
• Challenge the status quo
• Change the status quo
• Co-create change where everyone can win
• Co-create change people can actually believe in and make happen
• Collaborate
• Create memorable moments
• Create value
• Cultivate curiosity
• Deliver value
• Do stuff pioneering, breathtaking, and truly innovative?
• Do things every day that amaze you
• Do well by doing good - thrive in your work and solve problems in your world at the same time
• Fufill their personal promise
• Help others be accountable
• Inspire others by their words and their actions
• Laugh a lot
• Leave homes, workplaces, communities better by being there when it really matters
• Leave a legacy
• Listen with their hearts as well as their minds
• Make a difference
• Pay it forward
• Seize the moment
• Share inspiring stories
• Show appreciation to people
• Speak from their hearts
• Stand for something
• Take responsibility for intentions, feelings, thoughts, and actions
• Thrive on the challenges of change
• Walk the road less travelled
• Won’t die wondering

In living in these ways we ignite passion in people that leads to action that changes what’s normal.

Are you a sparkenationist? You are needed like never before.

Be the difference you want to see in the world.

Ian

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