Focus on the Big Things

My beloved teacher Stella Adler taught me something I want to share with you today . . . and if you follow this, you’re going to make a huge impact in your life and the world around you.

You will encounter many things in your life. Hopefully, by the time you grow up, the world won’t be as divided as it is now. What I want to say to you is: don't let yourself get involved in the small things of life. There are a lot of powerful, big things that you must be involved with. But many times, you make a huge noise about little, nonsensical things in front of you that are just distractions. And in reality, those little things don't have any true importance.

There are many competing forces in the world, some good and some bad. And we want a world that is peaceful and where everyone has an opportunity to educate themselves. A world that is not racist, antisemitic, or sexist. We want a world where everyone is included. These are some of the big things that are worthy of your time and attention.  

But a lot of the time we look at each other and say, “There are billions of people in the world. What can little me do?”

Little you can do many things. Why? Because you are special. No one in the world has your DNA. Each individual is unique and we need that. So don't say, “There are so many people, why me?” You're important because you're an individual - - with your own thoughts, ideas, and power to do things that only you can do.