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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.

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Services for Real Estate Pros with BeFirst Media Group

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has. ~ Margaret Mead


Today's Brilliance

Dallas Jessup

Dallas Jessup

Dallas is a teen activist, the founder of a million girl revolution and the author of Young Revolutionaries Who Rock.

If today were my last day on Earth and I could share 500 words of brilliance with the world, here are the important things I'd want to pass along to others...

 

I'm Dallas Jessup (17) and I'm Calling All Heroes - Age 7 to 24, your country and the world need you.

I used to think I was unique as a kid who created a non- profit which grew into 43 countries. My photo was on Doritos bags, the big screen at Times Square in New York, and I get to hang out with celebrities but it turns out I'm just one of a thousand kids who are saving the world in a hundred ways and we're seeing thousands of other kids join us on the frontlines of youth activism every month.

Have you ever thought of starting a service project but backed off because you're too young or you think your mom's charity is lame? Well, you're not alone I get to meet kids every week when I'm out speaking at schools across the country. At every middle school or high school, it doesn't matter whether it's in rural Texas or in Boston, kids share the same message. They want to do something that will change the world but they don't know where to start and they really want it to be t...

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Comments (3)

Dan Benefield
Benefield Realty - Decatur, GA

Interesting post Tom. Dallas seems to have an awful lot going for her. Thanks for sharing.

May 29, 2010 01:34 AM
Charlie Gantz
Keller Williams Commercial, Tampa Bay - Saint Petersburg, FL
J.D., M.B.A.

This young woman is truly amazing.  What a future she will have if she hasn't burned herself out already with her many good works.  Charlie Gantz, Greenwood, IN; J.D., M.B.A.; Owner/Principal Broker, Atlas Property Group, LLC

May 29, 2010 01:46 AM
Charlene Hammontree
616 Realty LLC - Rockford, MI
Meeting the needs of Buyers and Sellers in MICH

Why can't we have more news on this rather than the other.... this is really Big news! Thanks for the post!

May 29, 2010 01:48 AM