Your time is never wasted when you're truly making a difference. Every productive effort adds value to your world. Don't worry about what's in it for you. If you're making a difference, if you're making a positive contribution to life, there's always something in it for you. Though there may not seem to be any direct or immediate rewards, your efforts will most certainly be rewarded. The longer you're willing to wait for those rewards, the bigger they will be. Many times your efforts will pay off in ways you could not have foreseen. Keep being creative, keep being productive, keep being effective, and keep being your best. It may sometimes seem that no one appreciates the work you're doing. When you feel that way, then raise your efforts to an even higher level, for at some point someone will definitely take notice. Be sincere in your efforts and in your desire to make a valuable, meaningful positive difference. And know that the rewards will always come.
