Hey Ambassadors!
In the Generosity Generation, we have a simple formula for success:
Generosity + Appreciation = Prosperity.
The three Success Principles of the Generosity Generation are:
#GiveFirst
#GiveThanks
#GiveBack
Please note how these align with Generosity (Give First), Appreciation (Give Thanks) and Prosperity (Give Back).
If you’ve seen my articles, you’ve seen me outline systems for practicing proactive Generosity. And if you were at a recent GenGen, you saw me outline a simple system based on Appreciation. Today, I delve into Appreciation – and the power of something that doesn’t cost you a penny – a little further.
First, let me ask you a simple question. Have you ever done something for someone where you felt like you put yourself out, you did something above and beyond, or you went out of your way for that person? Then, they didn’t appreciate your efforts. Have you ever experienced that situation? Many have. And let me ask you, how likely are you to do something again for that person?
Not. Likely.
Now, let me ask you another question. Have you ever done something for someone that you thought was just part of your job or done something for someone that you just thought was who you are or what you do normally? But, they were so genuinely and sincerely appreciative of what you did for them. Have you ever experienced that situation? Many have. And let me ask you, how likely are you to do something for that person?
Very. Likely.
Just by doing something as simple as expressing appreciation.
Here’s another thought that may reinforce the power of appreciation:
Remember the last time you went out of your way to go the extra mile for somebody? Remember doing something so exceptional, so over the top, that you just couldn’t wait to get that person’s reaction?
And you waited. And you waited. And you waited. Finally, you bumped into that person. Still, nothing. Then YOU brought it up.
“Oh, yeah… hey thanks, that was great.” (Ouch)
Then there was the time you splurged. You spent a little more than you intended on that gift – the wedding gift, the birthday gift, the just-because gift. You just knew they were going to love it. You couldn’t wait to see their response.
And you waited. And you waited. And you waited. Nothing.
How does that make you feel about that person?
How likely are you to do something for people like this?
In reality, NOT expressing your appreciation does more HARM than expressing your appreciation does good!
So, be the person who expresses appreciation.
Who is someone you need to thank today?
How is the best, most heartfelt way you can express your appreciation?
Stop what you are doing right now and make the call, write the note, send the invite, buy the gift, or make it happen. You read this article for a reason – and I appreciate that – and expressing your appreciation to that person that came to mind may just save that relationship.
Want more referrals? Appreciate the ones you get. Want more gifts? Appreciate the gift-givers in your life. You want people to do more things for you? Appreciate those who are already doing things for you.
Soon, you will find you have a similar problem as me… there are so many people in your life to appreciate that you have block off time daily to express your appreciation for the blessings and generosity that comes your way.
I appreciate YOU!
Blessings,
Michael
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