Concern vs Influence

I have mentioned the same subject in my previous write-up. Talking about our concern and our influence. Both carry different meaning and of course it will reflect two or more different outcome. I believe this is important particularly we in Malaysia- as Malaysian.
It is well known that when we have a kopitiam session, be it with our relatives, friends, neighbours, or in our corporate environment; our working colleagues. Most of the time spent on discussing subject which if not more, a little concern or interest to both parties. It normally starts with certain article or subject highlighted in daily newspaper or other media (not exceptional - from the popular blogs!). Example, serious conversation about the recent EURO Football results which we know we cannot do anything to influence the game or even to influence their fan club in local country. We also talk about national issues, politics, community issues which in the end, we knew we do not have high influence to change or to improve. I a way it is good topic to discuss rather than nothing to talk! Some of you might or might not agree with this.

However, to be highly effective people, while expanding our circle of concern, we should focus on what we can do to improve further. Means, what level of influence we currently have and what level of influence we must gain in order to improve results, situation, relationship or other positive behaviour of our own, team, community etc.
Identify our circle of inluence now.