"Everybody likes a compliment." ~Abraham
Lincoln
"I can live for two months on a good
compliment." ~Mark Twin
"The greatest compliment that was ever paid me was
when one asked me what I thought, and attended to my answer." ~Henry David
Thoreau
Do you remember the last time someone gave you a compliment?
It's like a shot of energy and motivation that can keep you going all day. In
John Maxwell's book 25
Ways to Win With People he teaches on the 30 second rule, which is simply
to practice saying something positive within the first 30 seconds of a
conversation.
To practice is to repeat an exercise for the purpose
of acquiring proficiency. It suggests that you will work with it and try it,
with the intent to get better. Eventually enough practice will develop a
natural habit and become a part of who you are.
What kind of affirmation, appreciation, and attention can
you give someone today or this week? Practice giving more compliments to
people. Make them real and sincere. Compliment people in front of other people.
Compliments help other people feel like a million bucks and truly begin to help
you and others win in a bigger way.
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