EP #123: You Can Make an Impact at Any Age with Natalie Silverstein
The great thing about today’s world is that just about anyone can share a message. You might say that’s not a good thing. But what if we encouraged more people to use modern technology for good? Studies show that young people are more likely to live a generous lifestyle when they model those habits from an early age and with other young people.
Natalie Silverstein is the type of person that doesn’t accept the status quo for anyone. There are a lot of needs in the world but plenty of people to address them. She believes that everyone can make a difference in their own way. Her early experience with charitable intentions led her to a life of giving. She’s humbly involved in multiple organizations and is full of knowledge. Don’t underestimate her determination though. She is all about taking action for impact.
What You'll Learn In Today's Episode:
How it was for Natalie to write a book
How Natalie became the service lady in her community
Why it’s important to impart giving values to young people
How teens are different than younger kids
What her book should be used for
How to get young people involved in giving
Why agency is so important
Why community service is so powerful
What is positive peer pressure
Natalie’s many impact projects
How disease affects everyone
Why the determined mindset is important
About the great tools we have to do good
How to use social media for good
Why the desire for immediate results is good and bad
How to share your message quickly and effectively
Why it’s important to be very discerning in the positive impact space
How young people feel empowered
Ways people can make change
The importance of confidence in impact
Ideas Worth Sharing:
“The editing process is probably the hardest part.’” - Natalie Silverstein
“They just kinda wanted me to put it in a nice package and give it to them.” - Natalie Silverstein
“As kids get older it’s probably more important.” - Natalie Silverstein
“There isn’t a lot out there about this - just be kind.” - Natalie Silverstein
“The book will probably be bought by parents and given to teens.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Hopefully, it will be a tool for schools to use.” - Natalie Silverstein
“I was raised by immigrants who came to this country from Ukraine.” - Natalie Silverstein
“I have something to give. I only have a dollar or two but I really want to help.” - Natalie Silverstein reminiscing about her earliest experiences with giving
“Give kids some agency.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Help them to see the impact of what you are doing.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Alone we can do so little but together we can do so much.” - Natalie Silverstein
“It’s very hard to get everyone to focus on one thing.” - Natalie Silverstein
“It’s networking friendships camaraderie.” - Natalie Silverstein speaking about giving in a community
“Kids who volunteer with other teens are more likely to continue to do so.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Instead of sitting around and feeling sorry for ourselves…we decided to raise some funds.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Every single person listening to this episode has some disease that impact a member of their family.” - Natalie Silverstein
“There’s something you can be doing to move the needle.” - Natalie Silverstein
“This is a do well by doing good mentality.” - Natalie Silverstein
“There’s hope.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Let’s get out there and see if there is something we can do.” - Natalie Silverstein
“We have this opportunity to spread a good and to spread positive messages.” - Natalie Silverstein
“In my life time, this whole thing has been created where we can get it out to the world” - Natalie Silverstein
“I think there is enough negativity in the world. I don’t need to see it on my phone.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Look for the good. Comment on it. Post about it.” - Natalie Silverstein
“We are a very impatient society right now.” - Natalie Silverstein
“Being willing to care about other people’s thoughts is so meaningful.” - Bob DePasquale
“The communities of giving and generosity are so powerful.” - Bob DePasquale
“No one wants to wait around.” - Bob DePasquale speaking about the time of need
Resources In Today's Episode:
Simple Acts Guide: The Busy Teen’s Guide to Making a Difference
Bob’s Book - Personal Finance in a Public World
This week’s E-Impact Blog Entry
Episodes Referenced:
