My parents “accidentally” introduced me to Dale Carnegie when I was about 9.
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” is a true classic.
The personal development books I read really impacted my young mind, reinforcing my drive and purposeful ambition.
I recently came across a quote by Dale Carnegie that I decided to share with all of you:
“You have it easily in your power to increase the sum total of this world’s happiness now. How? By giving a few words of sincere appreciation to someone who is lonely or discouraged. Perhaps you will forget tomorrow the kind words you say today, but the recipient may cherish them over a lifetime.”
Amazing, yes?
You are powerful – your smile, positive attitude, and enthusiasm make a difference.
Service uplifts – when we focus on others, we complain less and act more. Mark Twain said, “The best way to cheer yourself up is to cheer up everyone else up”.
Happiness means clarity – Peter Thompson said “you can think best when you’re happiest”.
Your kind gestures may not affect the whole world, but they will affect someone’s world…and yours! Even when it may seem your encouragement, support, or service to others didn’t make much of an impact, you don’t know what may come out of it: a powerful legacy.
I have another quote I like: “Give light and the people will find their own way” (Carl McGee). At times, we all get obsessed with changing someone. Let’s do our part and move on. Our influence is powerful enough and it will work in due time.
Share your smiles
Share your victories
Share your love…
if all of us do it, the whole world will be happy.
Wouldn’t that be nice?
Elayna is a single mom of 4, award-winning Storyteller, Story Strategist, and Student of Pain. She’s a bestselling author, internationally acclaimed keynote speaker, and 4x TEDx speaker. Founder of the Positive MOM® and creator of the S.T.O.R.Y. System: a blueprint to craft and share powerful stories that will transform your results, so you can have the wealth, opportunities, and freedom you deserve. Connect with Elayna Fernández at thepositivemom.com/keynote-speaker and follow @thepositivemom. To receive a gift from Elayna, click HERE.
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