So What's the Difference?

Hi, friends.

I hope today finds you all well. It's spring break up here, so I am feeling pretty great at the moment. I will feel even better when I completely finish that pesky grading. A friend and I are starting a project that we are both excited about, so I went out to Barnes and Noble to search for some inspiration. I found a fabulous book that gave me ammunition for a new post.

"We all do the same things. It's how we do them that makes the difference."

I sat in the middle of the B&N aisle with my mouth open and looking around for someone to do the awkward, "You totally have to read this; it's so true," face to, but I was alone in the Self-Exploration aisle. What's new? Just another day in my life.

That's the key, folks. We all know those people who put just a little extra detail into what they do. The difference in that small detail completely changes the delivery and its reception. I am going to use the example of the Walmart greeter in my hometown. The greeter's job entails saying hello and goodbye to customers and assisting with any first hand questions that arise, but basically it is saying hi and bye. Every other greeter does just fine. I always receive my, "Hi," and, "Thanks for shopping." Yet, there is one man who just puts a little extra into what he does. He makes you feel like coming into Walmart is the best decision you could have ever made in your life. He welcomes you like one would welcome someone into his/her home. He makes eye contact. He points out something that he likes about you and tells you. He puts a smile on your face. That is the difference.

Whenever you do something, find a way to put your heart into it. Life is too short to do anything that you don't truly love or have a passion for. Make people feel something. People will notice. If you can change even one day, then you are a huge success. If we all cared a little more about making each day more special for others, think of the possibilities. I know that I for one am going to be sure I do this.

Go do good things,

BT