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Did You Become a Social Worker to Change the World?

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Are you interested in changing the world? You can. You probably won't be able to do it by yourself. It always takes a tribe of people to make changes. But, you can lead them.

You start by making a commitment to yourself. Then you challenge the status quo. If you aren't really upsetting someone with your movement you're not really changing anything. And, people who accept the status quo will never change anything. So, they can't be in your tribe.

That's right. You need a tribe. You have to connect with like minded people. Revolutionaries. But, not the kind that use guns, bombs and violence. Once you have your tribe you create a revolution of ideas. And, as the spark of ideas takes hold within the like-minded tribe your movement will begin. And, change will take place.

The change will be permanent because your story has spread. Your tribe has lit a fire that cannot be doused - only directed.

Think you can't change the world? You can't.

But, people who think they can - do change it.

People like Pace and Kyeli Smith. You might want to join their Freak Revolution. A freak is someone who isn't satisfied with the status quo and is willing to change it. The rules of their tribe are simple: " Be excellent to each other. That's the only rule. I'm a member!

Here's their plan. Take a look and then think about joining. But, only if you're ready to be challenged - by your own ideas.

Comments

I became a social worker for the money. 
 
 
 
I'm still waiting for it.
Posted @ Friday, May 22, 2009 8:04 AM by Nate Prentice
I became a social worker to afflict the comfortable, and to comfort those that been afflicted. 
 
So far it has been a blast for the last 10+ years. I will never be rich,but I do sleep well knowing I did my best
Posted @ Friday, May 22, 2009 9:28 AM by Tamika Jones
It sounds to me like you are changing the world, Tamika. Great job!
Posted @ Friday, May 22, 2009 9:38 AM by Bob Poole
That's an interesting question. I became a social worker because I wanted to make a difference by becoming "an agent of change." I have been having lots of discussions about social workers as "change agents" as opposed to "change managers." 
 
I have been a community activist since I was 14 years old. Social work provided the tools to become a more effective "agent of change."
Posted @ Monday, May 25, 2009 3:14 PM by DeMecia Wooten-Irizarry
I became a Social Worker to be an agent of change for women and their families, to affect social change and social and judical advocate.
Posted @ Tuesday, May 26, 2009 7:00 PM by Joanne B Lewis, MSSA.LSW
I never heard a social worker say that they got into it for the money. You have to have the need and desire to want to help people. The 'feel good' feeling of being an advocate for those in need is very fulfilling. Then there is always playing the bagpipes! (last part was for Nate Prentice)
Posted @ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:46 PM by Joann
Actually, I got into the bagpipes because of the crossdressing potential. 
 
 
 
;)
Posted @ Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2:53 PM by Nate Prentice
And you do have the legs for it!
Posted @ Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:04 AM by Joann Poole
i want to change this world and want to do social work. and want to live for others..... i need also financail support or stablish person ... who can help me and guide me in my dreams
Posted @ Wednesday, July 22, 2009 10:22 AM by Abhinav verma
Abhinav, thank you for your time and comment to our blog. Changing the world is a big job, but one by one, social workers are trying to make the positive changes.
Posted @ Thursday, July 23, 2009 10:55 AM by Joann
I became a social worker to help individuals and their networks realize and maximize their potential, effecting change within their lives, and spreading their influence toward others.
Posted @ Friday, September 18, 2009 9:16 PM by tom
Thanks for reply, it create a postive wives within me and i can feel someone is with me and someone like me is doing for same according to my dreams its create a positive way for me. can we chat someday . 
 
My mail id is manava.abhinav@gmail.com 
 
and abhinav_igicm@yahoo.com 
 
 
 
So pls Keep in my touch i need a positive support .
Posted @ Monday, September 21, 2009 8:33 AM by Abhinav Verma
No. I am not becoming a Social Worker to change the World. Rather, to change individual lives.  
 
Those who are in need of a kind understanding hand, those who have been hurt and unable to trust. Those are the individuals I want to help. I want to help change their lives and outlook for their own personal fulfillment, not mine.
Posted @ Friday, October 16, 2009 5:45 PM by Maggie
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