At Wesley Financial, Chuck McDowell continues to inspire and remind us all the good that we can do. There is much to achieve, even during simple day-to-day activities. The way that we carry ourselves affects many people. In an article written for Forbes.com, Erin Urban discusses the way in which each one of us
Our Effect on Others
Urban begins, “We keep throwing this word around called “impact.” Do you know what your impact is and how would you define, discover, understand or leverage it? It’s like the way my husband describes calories: he’s never seen a calorie, so he’s not sure if they exist. Does impact exist? I can assure you, most emphatically, that you have more impact than you realize. We all do. Tim Elmore says: “Sociologists tell us the most introverted of people will influence 10,000 others in an average lifetime.” Imagine how many people you have knowingly and unknowingly influenced in your life so far. Every person you come in contact with is impacted in some way. For example, if you hold the door open for someone, that has an impact. Whether or not they say “thank you” impacts you. You feel satisfaction if they acknowledge you and disgruntlement if they don’t. If you compliment a co-worker on their performance, you have had an impact on that person. If you criticize another person, you have also impacted them.” (Urban, 2017). Here, we see that each and every one of us has an impact. Usually, we’re not aware of the impact we have on others.
Urban states, “How you have conducted yourself during these interchanges will shape how you influenced that person’s response. As you can see, impact can go in two different directions: negative or positive.” Urban then states the definition of the word impact. She continues, “I am focusing on definition number two: to have a strong effect on someone or something. We typically go about our daily routines without considering our impact. We don’t consider whether we are making a positive difference or a negative impression. This is particularly prevalent when we are not face-to-face with others. Consider your morning commute to work in an urban area: most likely, some of that commute was negative. This is due to the fact that other drivers are not considering their impact on you.” (Urban, 2017).
Urban’s example of driving is something that many of us can relate to. If you are the victim of timeshare fraud, you are probably very aware of the impact that people make on you. When you are dealing with the aftermath of timeshare fraud, you may find yourself becoming more aware of kindness and thoughtfulness of others. At Wesley Financial, we aspire to make each of our clients as comfortable as possible. We know that you are going through a rough time if you’ve been taken for a ride by timeshare fraudsters. That’s why you’ve come to us for help.
Becoming Aware of Our Effect on Others
Urban states, “You have more impact than you think. When you wake up and realize that you have more impact than you think, you also have a choice: Will you have a positive impact or a negative impact? You have a great deal of power over your environment and your influence on this world. You do not need to be famous or wealthy or write a book to be influential. You have family, friends, co-workers, peers and random people you come into contact with all the time. You also have freedom of choice. You can choose what your impact is on others. You can choose your legacy on this earth. Your impact equals your legacy. The impression you leave on this life and others is your legacy. You have the ability to become responsible for your actions and be intentional about your path. You can be intentional about your influence and your impact. Based on what you want your environment to reflect, your influence will matter a great deal.
There’s an old saying: you get what you give.” (Urban, 2017). The President & CEO of Wesley Financial, Chuck McDowell, knew that he needed to make a positive impact when he left a job at a timeshare company. He witnessed the dishonest tactics that were used to trick people in timeshares, and he wanted no part in it. Instead, Chuck McDowell took what he learned and fought timeshare fraud
We All Have a Choice
Urban continues, “Choose your path wisely. Once you wake up and understand what your impact is and realize that you have more impact than you think, you can also get hung up on what other people think about you. Your impact and your legacy are not centered around what other people think, however. They’re centered on what you decide your legacy will be. In other words, will you be a supporter or a negative Nelly? Every action has a reaction. You receive what energy you put forth. What will that energy be? Most individuals drift through life with casual disregard for their impact on their environment, loved ones, friends, colleagues and random strangers, at work and at home. While you might not care what a random stranger feels, you might care about your family. Are you considering the repercussions of your words, actions or inactions?” (Urban, 2017). The President & CEO of Wesley Financial, Chuck McDowell, knew that what he decided to do would affect others on a grand scale. When he was threatened with a lawsuit by a big timeshare company, he didn’t back down. He didn’t stop helping those who had been duped in timeshare fraud.
Lastly, Urban states, “Why care about your impact? Because your impact defines your reality, you either care or opt out of having an opinion. It’s like voting. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain about who got elected. If you aren’t intentional about your impact, you can’t complain about where your life takes you. If you want to drive the bus of your life, you must be own your impact. As John Maxwell says, “When you live each day with intentionality, there’s almost no limit to what you can do.” You can transform yourself to reach your goals, live your dreams and live in fulfillment. It all starts with understanding that you have an impact and owning it. Once you have taken responsibility for influencing your life, decide what type of influence you wish to be. Be the architect of your future; be intentional about your impact.” (Urban, 2017). Urban’s article sends a powerful message. We can see how her message encourages everyone; including those who are the victims of timeshare fraud and those of us who are here to help those timeshare fraud victims.
At Wesley Financial, Chuck McDowell Continues to Inspire
Urban’s article serves as an inspiration to us all. The article also serves as a great reminder that each and every one of us has the opportunity to positively impact others. At Wesley Financial, Chuck McDowell continues to inspire us. As the President & CEO, he’s remained a steadfast example of doing what is right. Despite any obstacles he may have had, he’s determined to help those who have been duped by timeshare companies. If you are looking for help with your timeshare problems, reach out to us at Wesley Financial. Chuck McDowell and our team would be glad to help you. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us today. Let us make a positive impact in your life.
Urban, Erin. (October 16, 2017). What is your impact? www.forbes.com, https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/10/16/what-is-your-impact/#416334906f35