TY  - BOOK
AU  - Braun,Adam
AU  - Adler,Carlye
TI  - The promise of a pencil: how an ordinary person can create extraordinary change 
SN  - 9781476730622 :
AV  - LC2605 .B723 2014
PY  - 2014///
CY  - New York
PB  - Scribner
KW  - Braun, Adam.
KW  - Pencils of Promise (Organization)
KW  - Schools
KW  - Developing countries
KW  - Education
KW  - Nonprofit organizations
KW  - Social action
KW  - Social service
KW  - Community leadership
N1  -  Why be normal -- Get out of your comfort zone -- Know that you have a purpose -- Every pencil holds a promise -- Do the small things that make others feel big -- Tourists see, travelers seek -- Asking for permission is asking for denial -- Embrace the lightning moments -- Big dreams start with small, unreasonable acts -- Practice humility over hubris -- Speak the language of the person you want to become -- Walk with a purpose -- Happiness is found in celebrating others -- Find the impossible ones -- Focus on one person in every room -- Read the signs along the path -- Create separation to build connection -- Never take no from someone who can't say yes -- Stay guided by your values, not your necessities -- You cannot fake authenticity -- There is only one chance at a first impression -- Fess up to your failures -- Learn to close the loop -- Change your words to change your worth -- A goal realized is a goal defined -- Surround yourself with those who make you better -- Vulnerability is vital -- Listen to your echoes -- If your dreams don't scare you, they're not big enough -- Epilogue- Make your life a story worth telling
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