Chapter 3- One Step At A Time

At the start of the chapter he talks about how the problems of the world can often be overwhelming and depressing.  Martin Luther King said there are ways to avoid feeling this way; to live at our own personal pace and take one thing on at a time and not worrying about politics.  He goes on to say that the best way to get involved in social change is "one day at a time."  This method helps us to be able to fight for what we believe in and be able to expect good outcome.  He also says that a change won't always be instant but growth over time will turn out positive.  Phillip Vernier offers advice about change; he says that you shouldn't wait for greatness because not will weaken you further. If you put forth the effort to take the first step, then your outcome will almost double. Social involvement challenges us create our own stories when we come together to speak out on public issues. Having your own story means it's yours to start and finish anywhere you wish.