It's going to be a special day for someone

Today at an appointment I was asked a couple of questions about what do I do on a daily basis. We got into a discussion about being consistent with our efforts and the kind of discipline it takes to keep moving forward. I found myself saying that one major reason I have been doing these daily messages for the past few years is to keep myself in the game - I want to stay in the game and do whatever I can because staying active in this way of writing some messages is satisfying to me.

One of my very strong beliefs is that everyone needs two things. You and I and everyone we know needs someone to believe in them and we all love to be encouraged in some way. Think about that, because it's really very simple to believe in people, but I also know that some people feel it is their job to find something wrong with anything and everything. I know for a fact that there are people that haven't heard a sincere compliment in years from their employer. I've heard it many times over the years and it's always kind of sad.

So here is a challenge for you and me. Who can we encourage today? I'm sure there must be someone that we'll see today who needs to hear some very nice words about themselves. Let's make today a day for being a "good finder." Look for the good all day long and then make sure you tell at least one person that you appreciate them and give a sincere compliment. Here's what will happen when you do this today. You're going to feel good about yourself. That's not the reason to do it but I guarantee you will feel good by helping someone feel good about themselves.

So let me close this by telling you in advance, congratulations for believing and for being an encourager. Have a very memorable day.

Enthusiastically,

Gary Burke