580. Unleashing the Power of Idealism: A Conversation with Ami Dar, Idealist
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Overview
Meet Ami. He’s an idealist committed to building a more connected, idealistic, and compassionate world🌍 He’s the founder and executive director of Idealist.org, which supports over 150,000 organizations and more than 1 million registered users, with 1.4 million monthly visitors💻 Tune in for a moving conversation about the power of grassroots movements, empowering young people, and seeing the shared humanity in all people.
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The story + mission of Idealist
Tips for keeping our idealism alive and thriving
Why a global movement of idealists is more important than ever
Today’s Guest
Ami Dar, Founder + Executive Director, Idealist
“I’ll never again tell someone their idea won’t work. I’ll ask questions, I’ll probe. I’ll say, ‘You know what about this or have you thought of that?’ Who am I to say this won’t work?”
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Episode Highlights
Ami’s story and journey to where he is today (4:20)
The vision for and story of Idealist.org (10:50)
Staying connected to idealism (15:10)
Vision for a global coalition of idealists (20:05)
Engaging young people in idealism (27:50)
A powerful moment of philanthropy in Ami’s life (33:30)
Ami’s One Good Thing: If your dream or idea is a bad one, find out as soon as possible and don't do it. (39:00)
How to connect with Ami (44:25)
Powerful Quotes
"Agreement releases energy." -Ami
“People minimize the power they have to shape their kids.” -Ami
"If your dream, or if your idea is a bad one, find out as soon as possible and don't do it. " -Ami
“Start doing what you can, where you can, and where you are.” -Ami
“Change is possible. We just need to focus on also what's good.” -Ami
"I'll never again tell someone their idea won't work. I'll ask questions, I'll probe. I'll say, ‘You know what about this or have you thought of that?’ Who am I to say this won't work?" -Ami
"I think almost all of us, we know that better is possible.” -Ami
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