Our deepest fear is not inadequacy but that we are powerful beyond measure. We were born to manifest the glory of God within us, which is present in everyone. As we let our own light shine and overcome our fears, we unconsciously give others permission to do the same and liberate them from their own fears. The document then provides 10 tips for youth to become change agents, including daring to dream big, setting goals, seeking opportunities through research and networking, embracing criticism, exploring options, and staying motivated.

1. Caribbean Youth, Global Change AgentsValuable lessons learned along the way!

2. OUR DEEPEST FEAROur deepest fear is not that we are inadequate Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightening about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It is not just in some of us, It is in everyone. As we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, Our presence automatically liberates others.-Marianne Williamson

3. 1. DARE TO DREAMDream BIG!Ignite your passionCreate a Vision Board or write it down

4. 2. REALISE YOUR GOALSSet your goals (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-Bound)Share your ambitions with any and everyoneGet advice from people that have already been there, done thatBaby steps…

5. 3. SEEK AND YOU SHALL FINDResearchGoogle is your best friend, use it!Always take time to read posters and emailsLook for opportunities everywhere you goCreate the space for yourself

6. 4. EDUCATE YOURSELFRead, read read!Attend short courses, meetings and conferences in your area of interestSubscribe to newslettersPurchase X for dummies and have a go!Get the certificationMore important than reading… WRITE!

7. 5. GET THINGS DONEAllow yourself to be excellent at what you doLend an extra hand where help is neededBe known as someone that gets the job doneKeep a record of everything you have done and regularly update your CVAsk for letters of recommendation

8. 6. MAKE USE OF RESOURCESSocial Media (Facebook, blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn etc.)The Community (family, friends, school etc)Your God given talents

9. 7. EMBRACE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM“When receiving correction, the wise seeks to learn and the fool seeks to justify with excuses.”Kevin Everett Fitz MauriceNo one is perfect!Growth and change are inevitable Ask for feedback on your work and actively try to incorporate valid points made in your approach

10. 8. NETWORKGo out and meet people!Join/Build a networkLink the networks togetherYou are your biggest PR agent!!!

11. 9. EXPLORE OPTIONSVolunteerInternJoin a GroupPart-Time WorkExchange programmesStart a ventureHUSTLE HUSTLE HUSTLE!!!

12. 10. STAY MOTIVATEDRemain true to yourselfSurround yourself with people that inspire youTake up hobbies that keep you groundedSmile 

13. HAVE FUN 