Comments on: Get Excited and Change Things

By: D.esigner

D.esigner — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 19:31:37 +0000

I think this idea of finding one thing that sparks passion and pursuing it relentlessly is at the core of many movements, businesses, and successful people. Enjoyable post.

By: John Christopher

John Christopher — Mon, 24 May 2010 10:13:29 +0000

I’m very pleased you’ve taken inspiration from my letterpress print “Get Excited and Change Things” and how people have responded positively with their posts. On the subject of change, here’s how the print came about: about seven years ago I was happily running my own graphic design business, largely designing books. Sure it was stressful but the ‘deadlining’ was addictive and I enjoyed it. However I fell ill with M.E/CFS – it was like hitting a brick wall and it soon became obvious life would not be the same again. It took a few years to return to some form of ‘health’ – I’m still not 100% – but in the meantime I have embraced change, I don’t ‘deadline’ anymore, I work part-time and I follow my passions, one of which is vintage letterpress – enjoying being creative with my hands. So follow your dreams people – get excited and change things.

By: ian anderson

ian anderson — Sat, 22 May 2010 19:45:22 +0000

Hey Chris,

What bother me is how ‘ignorant/indifferent’ lots of people are about the lives of others in poorer countries.

I am thinking of starting a quest to make volunteering the new ‘national service’.

How much better do you think the world would be if we all understood a little more about how it is to live as others do?

Still lovin your stuff Chris!

By: Emily

Emily — Thu, 20 May 2010 04:48:02 +0000

Fabulous post Chris. I think that’s a great mantra! Often when things aren’t right it’s all too easy to be negative. Much better to look at it as a positive opportunity to change something! The John Quincy Adam’s quote is inspiring too!

By: Kris Costello

Kris Costello — Wed, 19 May 2010 05:34:06 +0000

Looking forward to reading the rest of this website.
This article made my day.
Thanks, Kris

By: April

April — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:07:11 +0000

I love that quote. I look at my life and wonder how I can get there. It is not a big deal to claim that I have inspired someone. The big deal will be when someone catches me off guard and says it to me…”You inspire me.” This is the reason for me to keep going even during times like this when I’m flat-lining spiritually.

By: Linda Gabriel

Linda Gabriel — Tue, 18 May 2010 15:59:23 +0000

Great post. Getting excited and changing things doesn’t always mean you have to be opposed to something. It can mean a brand new vision that includes and transforms. Those are the ideas that inspire and excite me.

By: Alan Nash

Alan Nash — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:23:33 +0000

Change, sometimes, does come at a snails pace. Editorial Cartooning is my “therapy” and it does bring about change…not always the change you want, but at least it sparks thought and thinking sparks change. The transformations are inspiring. Even if you reach only one person it’s worth the time and effort. They say a picture is worth a 1000 words…the result…100 times that

And as an Editorial Cartoonist we thrive on what ails us !!

Thanks Chris…this may very well be what I needed!!

By: Julie Anna

Julie Anna — Tue, 18 May 2010 12:17:27 +0000

Have I told you lately I appreciate your writing? Yep, keep it up please.
Today I started my 5th around the world trip with an outreach team in Manila. As we weaved through the traffic and often were forced to stop, little hands (or in some cases stubs of arms) came through the open windows begging for money. Children of poverty – face to face. Watching my team of 19 and 20-year-olds from comfortable first-world nations attempt to process the this new reality was awesome. Tears brimmed their eyes as I saw seeds of change planted in their compassionate hearts. It was like watching in slow-motion the very moment that lives are changed such that they can’t NOT do something. Change is good.

By: Tanya Monteiro

Tanya Monteiro — Tue, 18 May 2010 10:28:10 +0000

Again, you bring me back to what’s important to me. I’m producing a documentary based on 10 people from around the world that were sexually abused by a family member and are Thriving now. I’m excited to know that I stand for the ability for us all to Thrive, we truly get to choose how we live regardless of where we come from or our education. Thanks for bringing me back to my core today,
Tanya