Comments on: An Easy Way to be the Person Who Makes a Difference http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/ On a Quest for Personal Freedom Sat, 17 May 2008 01:12:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Jalaj http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-67712 Jalaj Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:19:30 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-67712 Your post reminded me of "Munnabhai MBBS" an Indian Hindi Language film which depicts a similar concern. A sweeper is very upset with everyone who passes by spoiling the place that he just wiped. The Lead Actor goes and hugs him saying 'Thank You'. he adds 'When a patient leaves the hospital after getting cured he thanks Doctor for curing him but it is you who should be thanked for keeping the place clean and preventing spreading diseases. Thank You" and then intentionally steps on the place that was just wiped and say "Sorry I spoiled the spot"... and the sweeper replies smiling "Don't worry I will clean it again". Your post reminded me of “Munnabhai MBBS” an Indian Hindi Language film which depicts a similar concern.

A sweeper is very upset with everyone who passes by spoiling the place that he just wiped. The Lead Actor goes and hugs him saying ‘Thank You’. he adds ‘When a patient leaves the hospital after getting cured he thanks Doctor for curing him but it is you who should be thanked for keeping the place clean and preventing spreading diseases. Thank You” and then intentionally steps on the place that was just wiped and say “Sorry I spoiled the spot”… and the sweeper replies smiling “Don’t worry I will clean it again”.

]]> By: Valerie Lacasse http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-67296 Valerie Lacasse Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:33:33 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-67296 For me the story just reinforces how we can make a difference not just on holidays but through the year. Some people do not share eg visiting a friend who cannot even offer a glass of water. Sharing no matter how small does make a difference and the more you give it is returned over and over. Thank You Thank You For Sharing Let us Count Count Our Blessings May you and everyone Have a blessed NEW YEAR Valerie Lacasse For me the story just reinforces how we can make a difference not just on holidays but through the year.
Some people do not share eg visiting a friend who cannot even offer a glass of water.
Sharing no matter how small does make a difference and the more you give it is returned over and over.
Thank You Thank You For Sharing
Let us Count Count Our Blessings

May you and everyone Have a blessed NEW YEAR Valerie Lacasse

]]> By: tracy ho http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-65496 tracy ho Mon, 24 Dec 2007 10:35:30 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-65496 Touching story, hope your articles get across others, Sharing & giving really make a Big Different, Thank you, Merry Christmas & Happy new Year tracy ho wisdomgettingloaded Touching story, hope your articles get across others,
Sharing & giving really make a Big Different,

Thank you,

Merry Christmas & Happy new Year

tracy ho
wisdomgettingloaded

]]> By: jonathan http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63813 jonathan Mon, 17 Dec 2007 08:31:09 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63813 Great post Steve! I myself have always thought that it is the small things that make a difference, in personal life, community, and the world as a whole. Its just a pitty everybody dosent believe the same thing. Opening a door for somebody before you go in, saying thankyou more often, haveing a smile on your face, even if your in a shitty mood, you loose your job 3 weeks before christmas and walk out before you punch your boss in the face.... its so simple. But then again on the flip side of things [as i know only to well], people who just keep getting kicked in the guts even if they do the right thing, and being nice in everyday life gets them no-where. so why would they want to be nice and do the little things? Honestly I think its a word called FAITH. If you have faith and believe in what you do , however small it is, it will happen. Alot of people are going to take alot longer to understand this or to start to give a shit about life, and not just there own. But even faith dose wear thin, if you are like myself and have nothing good happen in the last 4 years or so it is hard to keep your faith in humanity and everything else, never the less, things WILL get better, you know why......... BECAUSE I HAVE FAITH ! P.S: Please believe me when i say... To everyone who reads this I hope you have a wonderful christmas and a fantastic new year. Great post Steve! I myself have always thought that it is the small things that make a difference, in personal life, community, and the world as a whole. Its just a pitty everybody dosent believe the same thing. Opening a door for somebody before you go in, saying thankyou more often, haveing a smile on your face, even if your in a shitty mood, you loose your job 3 weeks before christmas and walk out before you punch your boss in the face…. its so simple.

But then again on the flip side of things [as i know only to well], people who just keep getting kicked in the guts even if they do the right thing, and being nice in everyday life gets them no-where. so why would they want to be nice and do the little things?

Honestly I think its a word called FAITH. If you have faith and believe in what you do , however small it is, it will happen. Alot of people are going to take alot longer to understand this or to start to give a shit about life, and not just there own. But even faith dose wear thin, if you are like myself and have nothing good happen in the last 4 years or so it is hard to keep your faith in humanity and everything else, never the less, things WILL get better, you know why……… BECAUSE I HAVE FAITH !

P.S: Please believe me when i say… To everyone who reads this I hope you have a wonderful christmas and a fantastic new year.

]]> By: Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63753 Jean Browman--Cheerful Monk Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:01:40 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63753 I agree with Terry, you didn't want to spend thanksgiving with your family, and you didn't plan ahead and bring some decent food, yet you expected people to feed you when you were charging them to shovel snow? Give me a break. I'm a good tipper, but I think the tipping system is sick. I believe people should get a decent wage for decent work. It's the whole system of tips that turn them into servants. I give to charities all year long, not just around the holidays. Our culture's attitude towards holidays is insane, IMHO. I agree with Terry, you didn’t want to spend thanksgiving with your family, and you didn’t plan ahead and bring some decent food, yet you expected people to feed you when you were charging them to shovel snow? Give me a break.

I’m a good tipper, but I think the tipping system is sick. I believe people should get a decent wage for decent work. It’s the whole system of tips that turn them into servants.

I give to charities all year long, not just around the holidays. Our culture’s attitude towards holidays is insane, IMHO.

]]> By: Pointers To Resources For Your Better Life #3 — Creating a Better Life http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63545 Pointers To Resources For Your Better Life #3 — Creating a Better Life Sun, 16 Dec 2007 08:58:03 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63545 [...] Olson has written an excellent article on An Easy Way to be the Person Who Makes a Difference. It’s a great reminder for the holiday season while we are running all over each other with [...] […] Olson has written an excellent article on An Easy Way to be the Person Who Makes a Difference. It’s a great reminder for the holiday season while we are running all over each other with […]

]]> By: William http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63446 William Sat, 15 Dec 2007 20:39:55 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63446 I had a related experience just the other day. I used to operate a bar/ restaurant. I read an article about a man and his place. I just had the sense that he could use some help so I made the 45 min drive and offered two large marketing and promotional binders specific to the restaurant industry. When I bought them they were several hundred dollars. He told me his story, new to the business his partner ran up about 90K in bills. He is working a job and running his place. Who knows if he will even find time to read them or implement any thing. I don't remember any specific words of thanks and he only knows my first name. So wish I him well. I know what it's like working like that. I will certainly be more aware of my own appreciation in the future. Best I had a related experience just the other day. I used to operate a bar/ restaurant. I read an article about a man and his place. I just had the sense that he could use some help so I made the 45 min drive and offered two large marketing and promotional binders specific to the restaurant industry. When I bought them they were several hundred dollars. He told me his story, new to the business his partner ran up about 90K in bills. He is working a job and running his place. Who knows if he will even find time to read them or implement any thing. I don’t remember any specific words of thanks and he only knows my first name. So wish I him well. I know what it’s like working like that. I will certainly be more aware of my own appreciation in the future.

Best

]]> By: Eric http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63016 Eric Thu, 13 Dec 2007 18:50:39 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-63016 Great article Steve. It is a fantastic reminder to us all about the little things in life we take for granted. Being kind, helpful, curtious, generous etc. are things that basically costs us nothing except for the few seconds or minutes it takes to express these virtues to someone else. Yes, I agree that to many people get caught up in day to day living to remember these simple things...but my gosh, when did common manners and decency and simple gratitude go by the wayside? Saying Thank you or expressing appreciation takes but a second or two but can leave a positive lasting impression on someone else. To me it makes no difference what time of the season it is, we need to practice kindness all year round. People...look around and find someone to express your apprectiation to. Appreciation and Gratitude are powerful qualities that can transform lives for both the giver and the receiver. Steve...I really appreciated your thoughtful article and the opportunity to respond in kind. Thank You! See...that wasn't so hard was it? Great article Steve. It is a fantastic reminder to us all about the little things in life we take for granted. Being kind, helpful, curtious, generous etc. are things that basically costs us nothing except for the few seconds or minutes it takes to express these virtues to someone else.

Yes, I agree that to many people get caught up in day to day living to remember these simple things…but my gosh, when did common manners and decency and simple gratitude go by the wayside? Saying Thank you or expressing appreciation takes but a second or two but can leave a positive lasting impression on someone else.

To me it makes no difference what time of the season it is, we need to practice kindness all year round. People…look around and find someone to express your apprectiation to. Appreciation and Gratitude are powerful qualities that can transform lives for both the giver and the receiver.

Steve…I really appreciated your thoughtful article and the opportunity to respond in kind. Thank You!

See…that wasn’t so hard was it?

]]> By: shagaia http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-62850 shagaia Thu, 13 Dec 2007 03:02:29 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-62850 Thanks, Steve, for another great column. I don't know how much "moderation" you put on the replies but they looked to me like they were running about 10 to 1 for the positive - further proof for me "something big is happening". Bless you and your wonderful family. Thanks, Steve, for another great column. I don’t know how much “moderation” you put on the replies but they looked to me like they were running about 10 to 1 for the positive - further proof for me “something big is happening”. Bless you and your wonderful family.

]]> By: Portia http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-62638 Portia Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:10:45 +0000 http://www.steve-olson.com/a-easy-way-to-be-the-person-who-makes-a-difference/#comment-62638 Wow - I love your sentiments! I understand very well how much just a little touch of gratitude can make the difference in a persons day. Even with our online businesses, it only takes a minute to say thank you, your welcome, have a nice day, etc. And every once in a while, give a little extra! It will make you and the recipient both have a great day! Wow - I love your sentiments! I understand very well how much just a little touch of gratitude can make the difference in a persons day. Even with our online businesses, it only takes a minute to say thank you, your welcome, have a nice day, etc. And every once in a while, give a little extra! It will make you and the recipient both have a great day!

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