So go ahead and embrace a mission greater than yourself. Why? Because just like Thomas Sankara, you too, are commanded to be ambitious. You are commanded to aim for the seemingly impossible. And just like Sankara, you must make sure that your dreams...

are other-centered dreams. Yes, just like Sankara, you must have the burning desire to achieve big success in what you are doing. Not so you could accumulate fame and popularity for yourself. Not so that you could live a selfish flamboyant life, but because you want to live a legacy-driven life. In other words, your actions must be guided by your intention to make a difference in the world. Your dreams must be driven by your commitment to making a positive impact in as many people’s lives as possible.