My wife and I recently went to Chipotle for dinner. If you’re not familiar with this restaurant, it’s a fast food place where you can get burritos the size of a small country, packed with rice, beans, chicken, and so on. I added a picture to this post.
While eating, I noticed writing on my cup. It informed me of a person by the name of Wes Jackson, a plant geneticist who transforms agriculture by cross-breeding traditional, annual food crops like wheat, sunflowers and corn with deep-rooted perennials. This can possibly lead to diminishing the need for pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers. It can also help save water, reduce erosion, and replenish the soil. He founded www.landinstitute.org. He is quoted as saying "if your life’s work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough."
"If your life’s work can be accomplished in your lifetime, you’re not thinking big enough."
What a great quote to use to re-align ourselves at the beginning of a brand new year! How are YOU going to give this year? Does your giving lead to something bigger than you are? Why not let this year be the best ever?
Scott Couchenour, guest blogger, Certified Life Coach – Serving Strong (Scott’s blog)
What a great quote! I’m going to share it with everyone I know.
It goes well with the other phrases I tell my Girl Scouts – dream big and reach for the stars.
I agree, that it is a great quote.
I am amazed at what happens when I set some of my short-term goals. Many of them are exceeded in ways I couldn’t imagine. If I can exceed goals set for a year or less, how much bigger do I need to think for my long-term goals?
I am in the middle of updating my goals and your post has inspired me.
Thanks Scott. I enjoy reading your posts here and at your blog, Serving Strong.
What a great quote! The founder of the Sharing Foundation is in her mid 70’s and the work in Cambodia is really her legacy. She keeps something similar .. thanks for the inspiration!
I agree. It is a very powerful and inspiring quote, although may I say it is also a bit overwhelming. Wow.