A friend of mine was served divorce papers out of the blue. Her husband wanted to take her kids. She had been staying home raising them so has no job. As soon as I found out, I sent her a greeting card of encouragement and a box of brownies. A few days later she gave me a call. She had been having a really bad day, and was just about to sit down on the couch and cry when the doorbell rang. The card and brownies I sent were being delivered. She wanted me to know how it lifted her spirits, and how the timing was just perfect.
When you take the time to send someone a greeting card with a heartfelt message, and maybe a little gift as well, it will always arrive at just the right time. When you send out love, it will be received with gratitude-sometimes a little, sometimes a lot. A small effort can give someone hope when they feel hopeless, give someone a smile when they feel sad, give someone a warm feeling when they feel cold inside.
An unexpected gift can also help you in your business. Imagine sending a thank you card and a small gift to a referral source every time they send you new business. Do you think that might encourage them to do it again? Or how about sending a greeting card and a box of brownies to someone you have been wanting to do business with. Do you think that might get their attention, at least enough to call you? The law of reciprocity comes in to play, and they probably will at least be willing to give you an appointment.
The BNI (Business Network International) philosophy is "Givers Gain" and it applies in every area of your life. When you focus on how you can give to someone else, you will feel better about yourself. When you look for opportunities to give, you will listen better so that you can take action on something the other person said. Looking outward to help others expands your spirit. Every day there is someone you can touch. Do it now.
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