I just read the article in Inc Magazine about the founder of Toms Shoes. I wish the article was more about the business and less about the life of the founder, but the article gave me great motivation.

I want to make a difference.

This is something I have always wanted to do. I have started many peace and political websites hoping to make a difference. The problem is that these sites took a lot of my time, energy, and money, but rarely made a difference. Arguing political points is a positive thing to do, but millions of people are doing the same thing and the real power is in winning elections.

I have been thinking about how to influence elections, but maybe I am thinking about this the worng way. Yes, elections are important, but I also have the ability to make a difference in people's lives without going through the corrupt and money driven political process. I can make a difference by helping people directly.

I love the story of Toms Shoes. For every pair of shoes they sell, they give a pair of shoes to needy kids around the world. This helps them go to school and avoid diseases. The founder of Toms Shoes is making money and doing a positive thing.

This is what I want to do.

Not with shoes, but with some other cause.