Last Friday I delivered a presentation about marketing and building your online presence. It was a hectic day — lots of last-minute requests and running around for various projects.
I was also a bit distracted all day, gearing up for the presentation.
One businessman, who was there for a vendor fair, stopped me as I walked by and said, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but you have the most beautiful smile. I’m a great-grandpa, so it’s okay for me to say things like that.”
Well, I’m sure you can imagine my smile only got bigger.
It meant a lot. It helped boost my confidence just a bit more. It was something little that I needed that day.
This made me realize that I need to return the favor — I need to give away compliments more often.
I challenge you, too! Let’s make one sincere, spontaneous compliment to a friend {bonus points for strangers} each day. And please, don’t make some public wall post that your friends all will see. Be secretly incredible.
What is the most sincere, spontaneous comment you’ve ever received?
