I spent those late teens to mid thirties actively trying to have significant impact.
The most relevant example I can provide is that I was a very strong advocate for racial equality since my teens. Recently after George Floyd's death and the mainstreaming of Black Lives Matter, I told my wife that I don't have the energy to get involved - though I did participate in several marches with my kids (more for them than me or black people - because I'm convinced of the impact). I applaud those doing impactful work .... and perhaps my focus on making an impact had impact which I did not see. I hope it did.
The most relevant example I can provide is that I was a very strong advocate for racial equality since my teens. Recently after George Floyd's death and the mainstreaming of Black Lives Matter, I told my wife that I don't have the energy to get involved - though I did participate in several marches with my kids (more for them than me or black people - because I'm convinced of the impact). I applaud those doing impactful work .... and perhaps my focus on making an impact had impact which I did not see. I hope it did.