9. Your actions can leave a lasting legacy of change.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton fought tirelessly for women’s rights. Although she died in 1902, 18 years before women gained the right to vote, her actions made a lasting impact.
10. You can learn from your humble beginnings and go on to make a difference in the world.
Labor leader, Linda Chavez-Thompson was inspired by the poor working conditions and abuses suffered by her parent who were sharecroppers. She helped pioneer the American labor movement in the late 60s and was elected Executive Vice President of the AFL-CIO in 1995.
