题目内容：

Start Small, Think Big

Remember when you were asked to write compositions about “a meaningful experience” as young students? You would write about how you overcame hardship and unpleasantness in order to help others. You learned then that there was more to life than earning lots of money and living in comfort.

It’s easy to lose sight of the greater meaning in our life when running our business and making time for our family and friends.  1.

Rank our values. Many people are successful, but people who live lives of real significance actually think about and work for others instead of just collecting wealth. They’re getting involved in ordinary activities that make a difference to others or fulfill a need in their communities. 2.The hard work they put in helping others is reflecting the values that are most meaningful to them.

Think locally. People who live significant lives don’t necessarily jet around on airplanes going to so-called extraordinary events and board meetings. 3.That could mean creating a great employment environment for a dozen people, raising funds for a cancer charity, or volunteering in a local school district. The key is that your actions are in agreement with your values and you are committed to making a positive difference.

4.   Donate your old clothes and books to children in poor areas. Join a volunteering project. Help set up a waste bin for used batteries in your building. Hand out leaflets to your neighbors on how to protect themselves in the growing air pollution.

5. We’re giving more than we’re taking away and making them better because of it. when people say “I like myself best when I’m with you, and you know you’re making the world a better place,” you’re living a life of significance.

A. It matters a lot to measure your own business against your community

B. They just improve their own parts of the world for the benefit of others.

C. Significance comes when we create value and make contributions to people we care about

D. Their seemingly small deeds actually come bigger than other goals

E. They often aim high

F. But the good news is that you can take action to begin to get back on track

G. Be kind and considerate.