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Slide 1: ==== ==== For more information please go to: http://jeffknowles.com ==== ==== MAKE A DIFFERENCE - The Starfish Story You never know who you come across that you will make a difference to. Once upon a time, there was a wise man who used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.He came closer still and called out "Good morning! May I ask what it is that you are doing?"One day, as he was walking along the shore, he looked down the beach and saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought of someone who would dance to the day, and so, he walked faster to catch up.As he got closer, he noticed that the figure was that of a young man, and that what he was doing was not dancing at all. The young man was reaching down to the shore, picking up small objects, and throwing them into the ocean.The young man paused, looked up, and replied "Throwing starfish into the ocean." "I must ask, then, why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?" asked the somewhat startled wise man. To this, the young man replied, "The sun is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them in, they'll die." Upon hearing this, the wise man commented, "But, young man, do you not realize that there are miles and miles of beach and there are starfish all along every mile? You can't possibly make a difference!" At this, the young man bent down, picked up yet another starfish, and threw it into the ocean. As it met the water, he said, "It will make a difference for that one." By not prospecting someone, you may be overlooking the next Star or you may not be able to inspire them to reach for the stars and make a difference. The author, Loren Eiseley was a anthropologist who wrote extensively. He was the 'wise man' in the story, and he was walking along a beach after a storm and encountered the fellow throwing the starfish back. If you enjoy this post, please quickly do me a favor and share with others and comment below. To Your Success! JEFF KNOWLES