Changing the World

@thehrphenomenal brings us this quote from Leo Tolstoy:

Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.

When looking for a goal, many people look as big as possible.  They want to be famous, make a lasting effect on the world.

Very people look within the boundaries of their own neighborhood, house, or even body.

Even if you still want to improve the world, start with small steps.  The smallest step – yet the largest mental challenge – is to start with yourself.  You are part of the world, so improving yourself is improving the world.

That isn’t to say that you should be satisfied once you have improved.  Continuous self-improvement is the next step, where you become a better person today than you were yesterday.  Next, you can work on a larger boundary, and slowly but steadily grow.

You can always conquer the world tomorrow.