Be Less Shy! Go The Extra Mile!
Mediocrity is becoming more accepted so it’s always a refreshing surprise to encounter people who are in the habit of going the extra mile. There are rare individuals who go out of their way for others.
They are people who actually “liven up your day” by doing something for you that you never expect.
We have come to be jaded when we engage in our work or in our relationships because of mediocrity around us. It infects us, drags us down. Sometimes we do the bare minimum required or we simply ignore an unction to go a little beyond what is required.
Fortunately, there are still people who operate on a different plane, who set an example to follow. They simply have a habit that makes them the special people of this world.
A auto service manager who is particularly focused on your problem, a team member who helps you do something not in their job description, or even a friend who does something to ease your burden or lighten your load. All these people are focusing on making your day a bit happier and easier and they are getting great benefits themselves in the process.
You see, they know that going the extra mile can never be a bad thing. It’s a great attitude to apply to life no matter who you are or what you do. Your positive attitude is something that shines out beyond the boundaries of what you think your deeds mean to those who benefit from your helping hand.
Think of it this way. There’s nothing that beats the joy you feel when someone surprises you by going the extra mile, right? Conversly, there is nothing like the feeling you will get when you are the one doing good unto others.
Look around and you will see that nature encourages the habit of going the extra mile. Every animal or plant in the environment is programmed to reach beyond it’s grasp so that they are ever expanding and contributing. Without this unstoppable programming, the world would become stale and eventually die.
It’s as if our life force demands that working harder is necessary for survival. If every person on the planet adopted this philosophy of giving more than required the world would undoubtedly be a significantly better place.
I can remember a world where service was always courteous and delivered with a glowing smile. You can still see it today but it’s a rare event anymore. We now come to expect low quality service with a phony smile everywhere we go.
We are quite startled when someone actually seems to want to keep our business. Unfortunately, it’s possible to still keep a job without ever having to push the boundaries of what you will and will not do in terms of service to others but, if you stretch yourself beyond what is expected, there are great benefits to be had.
Consider these 10 reasons you should start going the extra mile:
1. Can foster a sense of direction in life
2. Turn you attitude from negative to positive
3. Encourages initiative
4. Creating a more pleasant environment for everyone
5. Gives job security
6. Often there’s extra compensation
7. Make you a go-to magnet in the workplace
8. Clear conscience
9. Will make you a person of action
10. Doing more than expected will give your spirit a boost
That fulfilled feeling you get inside when you go the extra mile for someone else is priceless. There’s no substitute for getting a heartfelt thanks from someone and you can rest easy in the knowledge that you have made life immesurably easier for those around you. Not only this, each person you help will want to see you again, in fact, will seek you out when it comes to giving you some benefit without you even asking for it.
Going the extra mile brings many surprise benefits. Why not try to incorporate this idea into your daily life. By setting a goal that you will go beyond yourself for someone else on a daily basis – you commit yourself to that warm fuzzy glow daily and you open doors for others to go the extra mile for you!
One of the biggest benefits of going the extra mile is, it will surely make you stand out in a crowd and, of course, this might just help you achieve that financial or career success you dream of.
Remember… People who go the extra mile have high self esteem. Find out how to build your self esteem and gain a new level of self confidence, here ==> How To Beat Low Self Esteem. (Jim DeSantis, Internet Reporter)
They are people who actually “liven up your day” by doing something for you that you never expect.
We have come to be jaded when we engage in our work or in our relationships because of mediocrity around us. It infects us, drags us down. Sometimes we do the bare minimum required or we simply ignore an unction to go a little beyond what is required.
Fortunately, there are still people who operate on a different plane, who set an example to follow. They simply have a habit that makes them the special people of this world.
A auto service manager who is particularly focused on your problem, a team member who helps you do something not in their job description, or even a friend who does something to ease your burden or lighten your load. All these people are focusing on making your day a bit happier and easier and they are getting great benefits themselves in the process.
You see, they know that going the extra mile can never be a bad thing. It’s a great attitude to apply to life no matter who you are or what you do. Your positive attitude is something that shines out beyond the boundaries of what you think your deeds mean to those who benefit from your helping hand.
Think of it this way. There’s nothing that beats the joy you feel when someone surprises you by going the extra mile, right? Conversly, there is nothing like the feeling you will get when you are the one doing good unto others.
Look around and you will see that nature encourages the habit of going the extra mile. Every animal or plant in the environment is programmed to reach beyond it’s grasp so that they are ever expanding and contributing. Without this unstoppable programming, the world would become stale and eventually die.
It’s as if our life force demands that working harder is necessary for survival. If every person on the planet adopted this philosophy of giving more than required the world would undoubtedly be a significantly better place.
I can remember a world where service was always courteous and delivered with a glowing smile. You can still see it today but it’s a rare event anymore. We now come to expect low quality service with a phony smile everywhere we go.
We are quite startled when someone actually seems to want to keep our business. Unfortunately, it’s possible to still keep a job without ever having to push the boundaries of what you will and will not do in terms of service to others but, if you stretch yourself beyond what is expected, there are great benefits to be had.
Consider these 10 reasons you should start going the extra mile:
1. Can foster a sense of direction in life
2. Turn you attitude from negative to positive
3. Encourages initiative
4. Creating a more pleasant environment for everyone
5. Gives job security
6. Often there’s extra compensation
7. Make you a go-to magnet in the workplace
8. Clear conscience
9. Will make you a person of action
10. Doing more than expected will give your spirit a boost
That fulfilled feeling you get inside when you go the extra mile for someone else is priceless. There’s no substitute for getting a heartfelt thanks from someone and you can rest easy in the knowledge that you have made life immesurably easier for those around you. Not only this, each person you help will want to see you again, in fact, will seek you out when it comes to giving you some benefit without you even asking for it.
Going the extra mile brings many surprise benefits. Why not try to incorporate this idea into your daily life. By setting a goal that you will go beyond yourself for someone else on a daily basis – you commit yourself to that warm fuzzy glow daily and you open doors for others to go the extra mile for you!
One of the biggest benefits of going the extra mile is, it will surely make you stand out in a crowd and, of course, this might just help you achieve that financial or career success you dream of.
Remember… People who go the extra mile have high self esteem. Find out how to build your self esteem and gain a new level of self confidence, here ==> How To Beat Low Self Esteem. (Jim DeSantis, Internet Reporter)
No comments:
Post a Comment