All it takes is a smile, a nod, or a simple hello. The simplest of actions can brighten any person's day. Think of how many times you have had a bad day, or had been upset at something and it seemed to ruin your mood. You probably went through the whole day seconds from ripping someone's head off, or completely losing it. Now think about how you felt when the sales lady smiled at you, or when the barista greeted you with a friendly hello and a smile. Your mood probably changed drastically after that huh? Unbeknownst to you, the sales lady could have stepped in a hug pile of dog mess earlier that morning as she rushed to work. The barista might have gotten burned on some hot coffee from the early morning rush of commuters all anxious for their java fix. They still took the time to smile and greet you in a kind and friendly manner, despite whatever may have been going on with them.
Kindness and courtesy aren't only for people in customer service. They should be instilled and practiced by everyone. Whether you are the customer, or the employee, the stranger or a close friend, a little kindness goes a long way. So, get out there and spread the warmth, because who knows, you may be the difference between someone having a horrible day or a great one.
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Your Dreams, or Theirs?
I moved to down to Southern California knowing exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to write. I wanted to act. I wanted to inspire people and occasionally make them laugh. So I gathered my small life and without a solid plan made the long journey in pursuit of my dreams. Oh, I forgot to mention that I gave up a rather promising and bright future as a doctor.
I was on the fast track to becoming a (hopefully) world renowned trauma surgeon, but decided to put it on the back burner for something that has also been a childhood dream of mine. As it turns out, I've met a lot of people in LA ( believe it or not) who genuinely support me. I had a rare opportunity to meet a man by the name of Bobcat Goldthwait ( you can Google him if you like) at a live podcast show in Hollywood recently. Although he was speaking to a friend at the time, the advice he gave struck a nerve with me.
He said " You gotta quit at a few things in life to get what you want. You gotta quit and quit and quit until you wind up in a place that you never want to leave."
He was right. Making the decision to leave my comfortable secure life in Northern California was hard. Probably one of the toughest decisions I have had to make. Ever. However, I am glad that I did, for now I am in such a place in my life where I know things can and will only get better. And I don't ever want to leave.
I was on the fast track to becoming a (hopefully) world renowned trauma surgeon, but decided to put it on the back burner for something that has also been a childhood dream of mine. As it turns out, I've met a lot of people in LA ( believe it or not) who genuinely support me. I had a rare opportunity to meet a man by the name of Bobcat Goldthwait ( you can Google him if you like) at a live podcast show in Hollywood recently. Although he was speaking to a friend at the time, the advice he gave struck a nerve with me.
He said " You gotta quit at a few things in life to get what you want. You gotta quit and quit and quit until you wind up in a place that you never want to leave."
He was right. Making the decision to leave my comfortable secure life in Northern California was hard. Probably one of the toughest decisions I have had to make. Ever. However, I am glad that I did, for now I am in such a place in my life where I know things can and will only get better. And I don't ever want to leave.
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