04/28/2026
On my way back from a meeting, I saw a little turtle struggling to cross the road. Now, I could have been a monster and just driven around him, convincing myself that "that's just nature."
But instead, I played the hero. I took an extra few minutes to drive up the road, safely turn around, turn on my hazards, and pick up this tiny, terrified dude. It took exactly 120 seconds to completely change this turtle's life.
Working at the Genesis house is a lot like rescuing turtles. Sometimes, the folks we help need us at the most inconvenient times—usually right when I’m about to sit down for lunch or walk out the door for the day. And sure, to some, the help they need might seem simple, or even silly. But what they really need is someone to say, "I am willing to inconvenience myself and turn on my human hazards for you, because you matter."
Go outside your comfort zone and help someone today. You never know how much a tiny, heroic gesture might change their life. (Plus, you'll feel like a hero).
