Motivational Minute (13_033)
Quote of the day:
“The world is starving for appreciation. It is hungry for compliments. But somebody must start the ball rolling by speaking first and saying a nice thing to his companion.” -- George W. Crane
Consider:
This is a great quote, but how can you go about putting it into practice?
Possibly you could consider doing the same experiment that Mr. Crane had his students do in one of his courses. The students were to pay an honest compliment every day to three different people. They could increase that number if they wished, but to qualify for a class grade, they had to compliment at least three people every day for thirty days. At the end of the thirty day experiment they had to write a paper on the changes and altered outlook on life in themselves and the people they had been complimenting.
Some of Crane’s students resisted this assignment saying they wouldn’t know what to say, or that it was dishonest. However, if you speak an honest statement of praise for some trait or merit that deserves commendation then it is not dishonest, even if you don’t particularly bond with the person. You are merely stating a fact. At the same time you may find that nobody is entirely devoid of merit or virtue.
In addition, your kind words may change someone’s day in a much more profound way than you expect. You never know when your casual compliment may come at a critical point when that person is just about to throw in the towel.
Wishing you all the best,
Coach Dana
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