I saw this video the other day on Trey Pennington’s blog, and I think it’s just fantastic!
It is 16 minutes long, so don’t try to watch it if you’re on the clock at work. But I think it’s really worth the the time.
Trey primarily applied the theme of the video to social media. He wrote:
Here’s the foundational principle at work on social media:
- everyone wants to be heard
- everyone wants to be understood
- everyone wants to know his or her life matters.
Social media is really no different than off-line, “real” life.
Every person wants to be treated like a person.
Every person is unique.
Every person is special.
Every person is gifted.
Every person can make a great impact on others.
Not only that, but…
You are unique.
You are special.
You are gifted.
You can make a great impact on others.
You are awesome!
If you can believe that, then let’s take it one step further.
Every person you meet today is unique, gifted, and capable of making a great impact on others.
Will you notice?
Will you tell them?
Not just the smart, the beautiful, the popular, the well-connected. Everyone.
Will you validate?
Wow, Paul – that was a really eye-opening video. It really does make you think on the little things, and how a little encouragement can go a long way. A few kind words might actually mean the difference in life and death for someone. You just never know. It’s not always that drastic – but yes, we should all strive to speak more kind words to those we come into contact with. Thank you for sharing this video.
Laura, thanks for your comment. I’m glad to hear it was impactful for you as it was for me.
Absolutely amazing! Yes!!!!!! Smile!!!
Thanks Kaleigh! Go for it!