Become a mentor
Mentors have played a powerful role in the lives of most successful people. General Colin Powell points to the influence of his father; and Senator John McCain credits a high school teacher and coach whose example helped strengthen his resolve during years of imprisonment in North Vietnam. Other participants in mentoring programs include Tom Brokaw, Deepak Chopra, Walter Cronkite, Edward James Olmos, Tim Russert, and Mike Wallace.
Be a mentor -- and change a child's life for the good. The National Mentoring Partnership website lets you enter your zip code and will show you a list of mentoring organizations in your area.