When I was in high school, some dumb boy told me I couldn't save the world, so I should quit trying. I don't know if he was threatened by my positivity, my determination, my fervor for life or a combination of the three, but I'm glad I didn't listen.

Disclaimer: I'm no Mother Teresa, by any means. But, do you think she gave up because someone told her they didn't believe in her? Of course not. Did Martin Luther King, Jr. stop fighting because people opposed him? No. Did Amelia Earhart stay grounded when she was born to fly? Absolutely not. These are just a few examples of people who went on to do great things, to save the world, in their own way. They did it in spite of the negativity they faced.

Think about it. Mother Teresa spent her life to serving others in need. It takes such dedication to selflessly give and provide for others before your own self, yet she did every single day.

Martin Luther King, Jr. fought for racial equality during the Civil Rights Movement. He was fearless for his cause, and he impacted so many lives. It takes a real hero to fight back in a world that tells you to give up.

Amelia Earhart was a pioneer. It took guts to leave the ground and fly in a world where few were allowed to soar. She was a role model for women everywhere who wanted their wings.

You see, when ordinary people are put in extraordinary circumstances with extraordinary ideas, big things can happen. The people I previously mentioned put their pants on just like you do. They were normal people, but they chose to act on their ideas with incredible force. Sure, they failed. They got discouraged. They wanted to give up, but they didn't. They stood for what they believed in, no matter the cost.

The thing is, saving the world doesn't mean strapping on a flowing cape and flying into the middle of danger to fight off evil. The people listed above were just like you and me. They were passionate, and they took a stand for what they believed in. Sometimes, it's simply fighting your own monsters off. You might be the only person you help that day, and that's perfectly fine. You might make someone smile today, and that could've been all it took to save their world. You don't know what they're dealing with, after all.

With that being said, I dare you to wake up every morning with the mentality that you're going to do great things. When your feet hit the floor, I want you to face the day with a ferocious desire to do good that day. Wake up, people, and go save the world. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't.