If your desire is to be successful or to make a positive impact on your world, you need to become a person of influence.

It is not possible to know how far the influence of any amiable, honest-hearted duty-doing man flies out into the world, but it is very possible to know how it has touched one's self in going by.

People experience the life-changing force of healing relationships when something powerful comes out of one and touches something good in another.

The humblest individual exerts some influence, either for good or evil, upon others.

A new world will be won not by those who stand at a distance with their arms folded.

Kind words and good deeds are eternal. You never know where their influence will end.

Every now and then I love to invest in a company that may not set the world on fire, but has the chance to establish itself, create jobs and have a positive impact.

We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.

of starting your day with God. It is not written to replace your personal time with Him, but simply to enhance it and to point you to your own daily encounter with Him so that you will enjoy every day of your life. He will teach you to balance out your extremes, gain self-control, and live in a way that has a positive impact on others. I encourage you to seek God early each morning and to wait on Him

Leaders are less interested in their position and more interested in their positive impact on others.

I think a hero is any person really intent on making this a better place for all people.

When the church lives out its mission, it will be founded on the gospel, evidence true discipleship, positively impact society, and become the body of Christ in whatever cultural context it develops. Ministry will be done. Jesus will be worshiped as supreme above all else.