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I'm Aware

Everything can change by just noticing people


'I am a watcher from the sidelines'

While teaching an online class about sales and customer relations to 50 students, I had one student quietly slip away for two weeks, not participating in our discussions or submitting assignments.

When she reappeared, I made a point to add a short comment on her discussion post, acknowledging and celebrating her return.

Her email to me reminded me how big a difference we can make in peoples' lives when we assume nothing about where their head is at, how they're feeling, what's on their plate...and simply notice them.

The impact we can make by doing more to make them feel important can't be undersold. Most people trudge their way through life with nobody curious about their well-being, let alone their life story.

Take time to notice people this weekend. Do it for them. Do it for you.

Thank you for reading Worth Your Attention. Would you forward this to a friend or loved one?

Be great today.

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I'm Aware

My kids say this to me and my wife all the time: "I'm aware." It used to bug me. It felt dismissive. But now I get it. I'm aware means I'm paying attention. It doesn't mean I'm on top of everything. I'm trying to take that awareness and curiosity deeper. Reading more widely and thoughtfully. Working on improving habits and virtues. Seeking to understand others instead of labeling and rushing to judgment. Subscribe if you're ready to become more aware, too.

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