Quotes by Adam Braun

Most of all, Ill remind them each morning that we make a choice to bring positivity or negativity into the world, and that within every single person where lies an extraordinary story waiting to unfold.

As our values are the core to who we are as human beings, they are also the easiest way to identify and connect with others in meaningful ways. Think about it - most political campaigns are based around values. Barack Obamas 2008 election campaign galvanized millions of youth behind two very clear values - hope and change.

What can a pencil do for all of us? Amazing things. It can write transcendent poetry, uplifting music, or life-changing equations; it can sketch the future, give life to untold beauty, and communicate the full-force of our love and aspirations.

While many in the social enterprise space often qualify themselves as non-profit, these organizations should instead treat themselves as for-purpose. These organizations should focus on their mission to create social good, while still treating themselves with the same commitment to rigor and discipline as the best for-profits.

We all have those things that even in the midst of stress and disarray, they energize us and give us renewed strength and purpose. These are our passions.

For any movement to gain momentum, it must start with a small action. This action becomes multiplied by the masses, and is made tangible when leadership changes course due to the weight of the movements voice.

Global poverty is a complex web of interlinked problems. There is no one silver bullet that will solve global inequality. Multiple contributing factors must be tackled in parallel. Yes, education alone is unlikely to lead to employment without economic reform to address the demand side in much of the developing world.

“Most of all, Ill remind them each morning that we make a choice to bring positivity or negativity into the world, and that within every single person where lies an extraordinary story waiting to unfold.”

“You may be safe, but I am free. Take advantage of the freedom that comes with your youth. Inhale life, exhale fire, and embrace the late, sleepless nights, because thats when the magic happens- when everyone else is asleep and youre awake thinking about the world as it is, and the world as it would be. Make the most of those moments, I said forcefully. And in the coming years people will tell you that youre too young to change the world. Im here to tell you, thats fucking bullshit.”

“The single most powerful element of youth is that you dont have the life experiences to know what cant be done.”