Amidst all the recent occupy movements, there has been increasing awareness with regard to financial difficulties amongst “the 99 percent” that are seemingly and abundantly different from those of “the 1 percent.”  I sympathize with many of the 99%; financial difficulties, especially due to rising medical costs (so glad I live in Canada), are very real.  But I would like to suggest that an unknown portion of this 99% is lucky and not so down on their luck; I am part of that percent, and WE can make something happen.  As Behance‘s think tank The 99 Percent says:

“It’s not about ideas. It’s about making things happen.”

Two great things (among many) are happening in Calgary.  The first is TEDxCalgary on November 18, which focuses on volunteering.  A higher than average number of Calgarians devote their FREE time to making things happen.  Be a part of it.

Second, Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi recently launched 3 Things for Calgary, asking Calgarians what they can do about their city and their community, and encourages them to spread the word.  It starts by asking yourself 3 questions:

1. What am I good at?

2. What do I care about?

3. What do I have to say about it?

These aren’t easy questions, but coming up with answers and spreading the word is a start.  Stay tuned for my answers!  What are yours?

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