Compliments

Last weekend, I walked in to a convention and as I was handed my ticket, ... I was given the compliment, ... "Hey, Cool shirt man!"

It wasn't much. Just a simple gesture of kindness. But it changed my outlook for the whole day. And if I'm being totally honest, ... it made me feel like a million bucks.

The experience got me thinking. Why so few compliments in our social interactions? ... I couldn't come up with any good reasons. Can you?

And so, I'm now trying to learn how to give genuine compliments to others. Friends. Strangers. Clients. Whoever.

I've found its not all that comfortable to do. I find myself feeling really awkward about it. But its getting easier. And if I can spread the love around a bit, ... I think its worth it.

"Have you been working out? You look great!"
"Man, ... you are so funny! I love hanging out with you."
"Thanks for your help on that. I love how dependable you are!"

So here is my Thanksgiving thought at this moment ... A great big Thank You! to the kind stranger who brightened my day with a compliment about my shirt. It's the small things in life that make the difference.

All the best,