TED Video-Majora Carter

A circle of concern is basically the focus of what you are trying to change. In this video, Majora Carter wanted to create a better community for the people of the South Bronx. A circle of influence is the factors that are looked at to change what you are concerned about, or your circle of concern. To expand your circle of influence, I believe you could become more active in the area of your concern. For example, if you are trying to create a more "green" community, you could become involved with the gardening club of your community.

Free Write-"Got Service?" Video

This video shows me that no matter how bad of a day you are having, everyone else is struggling through things as well. When he put on the glasses, he became aware of what the people around him were struggling with. Sometimes it's not all about you, but that is hard to realize when things don't seem to go your way. If you stop and look around, things are never as bad as you think they are. If you are too focused on yourself though, you will never see the good in a situation.