“I consider my ability to arouse enthusiasm among men the greatest I possess. The way to develop the best that is in a man is by appreciation and encouragement.”
Charles Schwab
One thing I have been working on lately is being more encouraging of others.
I am often surprised with how much difference a little bit of encouragement makes.
For instance, sometimes I receive words of encouragement in response to these daily attitude emails.
Every time I get one of these I can’t wait to send another one. Ideas start popping into my head for the next 4-5 emails and how I can make them better. It’s like there is a wind at my back when I sit down to type the next one; I just can’t get the ideas out fast enough.
Most people don’t hear much back from their daily interactions and if they do, it tends to be negative.
But then, someone (like you) comes in with a positive comment or a word of encouragement and everything changes.
Their steps get a little bit lighter.
Smiling becomes a little more natural.
That other driver can go on ahead….you aren’t in that much of a hurry.
Think about who you interact with every day.
How can you encourage them? What can you do to add a little pep to their step?
Make it a point to say something encouraging to someone today.
