In a previous post, change starts with you, I discuss my ideas on ways to positively impact the world.  I surmise that people are good and want to do good, especially now.  However complexity gets in the way and renders ones motivation stagnant.

I believe that people are willing to make small changes to their daily lives if they knew the impact it would have.  In order for my idea to work, ultimately I need to motivate you.

So I want to pose this question — what would motivate you to be socially responsible this year?

Here are a couple of my answers:

  • seeing the measureable impact I’m making (e.g. by carrying my own thermos I have saved 100 lbs of trash this year).
  • see how I’m part of the solution (e.g. because of your thermos carrying and the rest of the community, we saved 120 tons of trash this year).
  • receive an e-mail every other week checking in on the changes I’ve promised to make (from the web application or perhaps other friends can get on you if you begin to slip).
  • printable checklists to make sure I’m doing what I’ve said

Now it’s your turn… comment below (don’t be shy for those of my friends unfamiliar with blogs).  :)