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Re:Ask HN: What can you do today that will be significant in... by HankB99 on Friday May 25, 2018 @09:58AM (#17153733)
Do you need to be remembered to be significant? I consider them to be two different things.

For me the answer to both is to do what I can to have a positive impact on those around me. I consider my efforts as a scout leader to be the most likely thing I have done to affect our future, though I doubt I will be remembered much beyond the next generation.

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Re:Ask HN: What can you do today that will be significant in... by ewretgg on Friday May 25, 2018 @10:34AM (#17154080)
You don't need to be remembered to be significant. I'm trying to see if the OP knows the difference.

I think it's great your a scout leader. It will help shape the lives of children who will outlive you. And you're doing it out of a healthy desire to help others, and not a vain quest to secure your fame after your death.

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