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Daily Good<\/a> | BY\u00a0DANNY ALMAGOR<\/a> <\/em>| Aug 21, 2023<\/em> | 100 Percenter | Shield Insurance Blog <\/a>
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At Small Giants<\/a>, the parent company of Dumbo Feather<\/em>, we\u2019re all about investing our passion and money into projects we believe can make the world better. We\u2019re 100 percenters\u2014or at least that\u2019s our aim!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The term \u201c100 percenter\u201d is inspired by Charly and Lisa Kleissner, tech entrepreneurs who wanted to invest their money in a meaningful way\u2014and inspire others to do the same. That\u2019s why they started the 100 percent impact network, which brings together like-minded people who invest all of their assets into social and environmental causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“being 100 percent isn\u2019t just about money”<\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Now, these are some serious investors, but being 100 percent isn\u2019t just about money; it\u2019s about making a 100 percent commitment to ensuring your life reflects your values. As Kleissner says, \u201csocial transformation begins with personal transformation.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just think of all the decisions you make every day, from the big to the mundane\u2014where you invest your super, what you eat for dinner, where you buy your coffee, what you do for work, the relationships you have. Imagine if you could align these choices with your core beliefs. We\u2019re on the road to doing that, and while we\u2019re still working a lot of it out ourselves, this two-step guide will help you get the wheels in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Work out what your values are<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When I\u2019m asked what key things I want to see changed in the world, I say: protecting the environment, encouraging hope and good leadership, building businesses that do social good, and working for peace. Your values might be different. You might be more of an animal person. Or someone who thinks we can\u2019t go further as a society without learning how to be more vulnerable. The point is: if you can\u2019t articulate the things that are most important to you, how can you ensure you\u2019re focussing your energies in the best way?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good way to discover what you care about is by doing volunteer work. If you know which area you want to volunteer in\u2014children, homelessness, environment, education, health, etc.\u2014then you\u2019re sorted. If you don\u2019t,\u00a0try a few new projects until you\u2019re hooked on something. From this, a list of values should emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Align your values with your actions<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If protecting children is a high priority, consider whether what you do at work, or what you buy, affects kids in some way. Maybe through child labor abuses? Or on a positive note: employing single mothers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best way to uphold these values is to surround yourself with like-minded people. It can be difficult to change the people you hang out with, but think about it: if all your work colleagues are mad cyclists, you\u2019ll probably end up riding too, or if all your friends smoke, it\u2019ll be hard to be the only non-smoker. On top of a great social group, find a mentor or coach whose values you respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, although I\u2019ve made this sound fairly easy, the reality is, change is hard. And even when we do work at it, dilemmas arise. If you\u2019re an environmentalist, for example, how do you justify international travel? If you care about health, should you still eat that sugary dessert? I care about animals but I eat meat, one of my many inconsistencies. The key is to be conscious about your choices and do the best you can. As my kids remind me, \u201cIf you reach for the stars, you might just touch the moon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you were able to align your values with how you live? We have 3 steps to help you become a 100 percenter. A Dumbo Feather production by Dennis YC Liu.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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