# Ordinary Gifts. Extraordinary Impact. (Monday Moment ep. 885)

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Podcast: [Live Inspired Podcast with John O'Leary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/live-inspired-podcast-with-john-o-leary-53422)
Published: 2026-06-01T06:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most of us believe making a difference requires something big. A big platform. A big title. A big personality. A big story. Trust me, I understand why. For much of my life, people have introduced me through the lens of having a big story. They know about the burns, the explosion, the hospital rooms, the visits from celebrities, the comeback story, the Hall of Fame baseball, the Hollywood ending. And while I'm grateful my story has encouraged others, I've learned something important over the years: It is rarely the brightest lights or biggest personalities that change the world most profoundly. Far more often and far more importantly, it's ordinary people quietly choosing to use whatever gifts they have to lift the lives around them. That's why I want you to meet Amy McMaken. Let me explain.

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