The document discusses different definitions of greatness and provides examples of people considered great. It argues that greatness is subjective and can come in many forms, from surviving war injuries or the Great Depression to achieving success at a young age or dedicating one's life to family. The key is doing what you want to do and following your dreams, as that is what truly matters and defines greatness for each individual.

1. Not every person is destined to greatness, but you are the one who defines what greatness is.

2. Everyone starts at the bottom, but it‘s what you do that will make you great. Mahatma Gandhi Abraham Lincoln Babe Ruth Leonardo da Vinci Mother Teresa

3. But what makes someone great? Do they have to be known by the world? Do they need to impact the masses? Do they need to stand for something? Do they need to change the world ?

4. Or is it something much more simple?

5. Arthur Sowatsky Jr. Father and soldier in World War II. Arthur Sowatsky served in the Battle of Iwo Jima and survived. After returning he worked in a foundry where he was caught in an explosion where over 50% of his body was covered in third degree burns. The doctors said he had a 10% chance of living at 49. He lived to be 83. Is this not great?

6. Courtney Stanley Courtney Stanley, age 22, attended Central Michigan University and was awarded the international 2011 MPI Young Professional RISE Award. Only one other person has received this award this young before. Is this not great?

7. Wanda Mrozinski Mother of five who also lived through the Great Depression. Her entire life was devoted to her family and she sacrificed to help them in any way she could. Is this not great?

8. All of these people did what they wanted to do. They followed their dreams and did what they thought was right. That’s what made them great.

9. One person can change the world….. Albert Einstein

10. One person can change a battle….. Iwo Jima

11. One person can change a nation….. Martin Luther King Jr.

12. One person can change a city….. Steve Yzerman

13. One person can change a family….. Wanda Mrozinski

14. …..and one person can change a life. Courtney Stanley

15. If you just get to where you want to go in life, you will be great. Because it matters to you, and no one can take that away. It doesn’t matter how big your action is.

16. Not every person is destined to greatness, but you are the one who define s what greatness is.