I Triggered a Green Revolution at My Workplace
By speaking 60 seconds about sustainability
Introduction
Recently a good friend asked me what my future professional goal is. I replied that I want to change the world. It felt naïve when it left my mouth, but my conversational partner did not burst out in laughter. He asked me how I want to do so and looked me directly in the eyes. My youthful revolutionary spirit faltered for a second, but I regained my stance after taking a deep breath.
I told him that I wanted to commit my professional life to sustainability. By allocating a significant part of my daily time to a good cause, I am confident that this allows me to have an impact. Like Jonothan Estrin says:
“The way we spend our time defines who we are.”
During the development of my character, many people have influenced me. I was inspired by artists, politicians, authors, and musicians. Be warned that I will refer to some of my favorite quotes throughout this article. Not to sound fashionable, but to show how their words help me motivate others to listen to me.
However, if I want to maximize my positive impact, I must find a way to grow exponentially. One way to achieve exponential spreading of your ideas is by…
