Build an Audience of At Least 1,000 People

(No, the title does not refer to Facebook or Twitter. Instead, I want to build an audience of at least 1,000 people for a greater cause other than notifying everyone on how Purdue sucks at everything. That fact is already world-renowned.)

When I was in grade school, I remember when Rupert Boneham visited St. Jude as a guest speaker. Many had recognized him as a contestant on the reality television show, Survivor; however, he reinvented his image to me that day when he told his story in front of 500 elementary school students. Long before his appearance on Survivor, Rupert began directing a charity to help troubled teens and adults see the light at the end of the tunnel when enduring hardships.

After his performance at St. Jude, I remember reviewing everything that he had discussed, motivating me to take his advice into consideration. It's very rare to find a public speaker that can hold the attention of children, under the age of 13, for over an hour. Now that I think back on it, it is extremely admirable that such a famous man would take the time out of his day to speak to students that he had never met. He wasn't doing it for the money, or the reputation, or the publicity, he was doing it to influence others. To make a difference. To witness his work impact another individual's life without anything in return.

One day, I hope that I can influence others the way that Rupert has done. I want to find a passion in something that provokes me to pursue that dream without any satisfaction other than a listening audience. Whether or not it has an effect on the audience as a whole, I don't care. As long as ONE person really hears what I'm saying, I'll be happy.

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