Here are a baker’s dozen of more people you should thank:
A person who may not receive encouragement from anyone else—or you think is under appreciated.
A leader you’ve admired—maybe one who helped shape your view of leadership.
Someone who has invested in you and may not even know it.
The person who has been the most patient with you.
Someone who believed in you when no one else did.
An emergency services professional—police, fire, military, etc.
Your childhood best friend.
The person who introduced you to the person you married.
A teacher or professor who encouraged you to be a better student or person.
Someone who inspires you with something they do well.
Someone who was a good friend to your parents.
The medical personnel who helped you when you were sick.
Someone who has a smile, which encourages you.
Here’s what I would suggest:
- Send a card. (Handwritten notes are awesome—and rare.)
- Write an email.
- Make a phone call.
- Plan a personal visit.
- Or simply say “thanks.”
But, however you do so—say thank you.
By the way, if you can’t thank the person anymore—thank their family. Can you imagine how encouraging that would be?
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