What is it about some people that make
us want to be around them? One trait is that they see others as being important
with unique skills. They never underestimate potential in others.
Are there stories you have heard or
experienced of people who attract crowds? Maybe it’s a friend, a teacher, or a
family member. My Grandfather was a High School principal for many years and at
his funeral were many former students that had gone through his school. He had
the ability to see value in people and they all wanted to pay their respects.
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The Foundation for a Better Life has a
website. On this website at this link, I read story of an athlete who threw a
winning pass to win a football game. Afterwards, he went with some friends to
get pizza and they saw the nerdish team manager fall off his bike. Everyone
laughed except the great athlete who then invited the team manager to come with
them for some pizza. Let us all strive to be like the athlete and throw some
winning passes at life by seeing some good in everyone.
I will always remember my friend Gregg
who took me in and introduced me to everyone when my parents moved back to
their hometown. He died in 2006 after a hard fought two year long battle with
cancer and at his funeral, the church was filled with people he had touched in
the same way he had touched me.
A few years ago, I remember seeing a
commercial of a regional fast food restaurant chain called Whataburger. A guy
in this commercial is enjoying breakfast and then looks at his watch only to
realize he is late for work. Then he hurriedly buys some extra goodies to carry
to work and share with his co-workers. Being late for work doesn’t make you
look bad to the boss when you bring breakfast. Instead, he remembers you as the
one who brought breakfast.
Every day, we have an opportunity to
bring something that others can enjoy. We don’t have to bring breakfast every
day; just bring yourself with a smile and an attitude that everyone is
important with unique skills to offer.
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