FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – It’s two days before Christmas and my last piece of work before closing the computer for the holiday. Preparing to write about Jeff Hoffman’s visit to the Flagler Tiger Bay Club I’m between reflecting on what he said about making your life matter and happily looking at holiday posts on social media, when I come to one from David Portnoy – El Presidente from Barstool Sports. I haven’t been a big Barstool follower but since Dave got his rescue dog Miss Peaches and her new brother Pete, I’ve been checking in on them. It’s about people doing good things with their platform, you know?

So, this guy Dave Portnoy goes in and reviews pizzas. He’s trying to get a move on and picking up his pizza in this little shop in Baltimore, Maryland called TinyBrickOven. The owner is over the moon to have him there and reheating his pizza. He mentions it’s one of his last pizzas as they’re going to be closing for good on Christmas Day because they can’t get their liquor license approved and need it. Long story short, Dave asks the guy what he needs to stay in business for a year, and the guy low balls it – $60K. Done.

I’m crying. Pretty sure everybody else watching the video is too. Right here at Christmas. What a miracle.

It’s a full circle moment as it proves the point Jeff was trying to make the other night when he spoke to a sold-out room full of people at the Hammock Dunes Club. You can be successful and have money, but what did you do with it?

Did you and the life you led make an impact?

Jeff told a similar story when talking to the members and guests, about saving a house being used as a domestic violence shelter. It’s those moments when a person has a real chance to make a real difference. And you don’t even have to be rich. It can be the little things – serving the community with your time, talent or treasure.

In Flagler County we live in a very giving community. I interview a lot of nonprofits and charity organizations, and every single one of them has at some point talked about the generosity of the people in our community.

Jeff’s talk was a reminder that we can still do more. That we can still have greater impact on the lives around us not just this holiday season, but daily, and that impact is our legacy.

Find your passion or cause that touches your heart and take a step toward making an impact, no matter how small. Every effort adds up to impact.

Have a blessed and Merry Christmas.

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