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First movers.

Have you ever been appalled at why something continue to be in a state disarray? You see people in all kinds of problem situations, bad habits or poor company. They are unable to pick themselves up.

It makes you even more distraught that those around them whom they trust make no effort to help them change their situation. After all, the person suffering may not ask for help, but you can volunteer rather than standing by as a witness.

When we are witness to an accident, our first instinct often is to see who else steps forward. What if we did not worry about if anyone close to them is in a position help or others who are present at spot step in? What if we moved from being a mere spectator, stepped forward and did something to provide them help and relief?

When we are first movers, it makes the person feel in place, at peace, panic goes away, hope shows, and the possibility of recovery awakens.

First movers are great influencers. They create useful movement. Many are in desperate need of help from first movers. They simply cannot find their place without first movers. They just don't know how to get to the first mover.

Hope the first movers can spot them. They are everywhere. They just need to volunteer help to become one.

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