On any given day, we have a myriad of opportunities to elegantly influence the people in our lives. Each and every opportunity holds itself out to us with a question. “What will you do with me this time?”
You’ve heard that question, haven’t you? I have. I’ve heard it day in and day out.
It has presented itself in the voice of my children calling out to me before I leave my home, “Daddy, Daddy, can I have a hug and kiss?”
I’ve also noticed that question pop up in my wife’s silence during the moments I’m fulfilling my children’s request. However, I’ve been guilty of ignoring it’s prompting so that I can speed up my departure. Wrong! Wrong! Wrong!
Note to self: “Yes, you’ve sped up your departure from the house, but you’ve also neglected the gift of a loving wife. You do cherish her, don’t you? Then stop ignoring opportunity’s question!”
You see, when you take the time to nurture, cherish and emotionally feed another you influence them gently, positively to requite your actions back to you, and ideally, others as well.
Don’t you think it’s time for you to stop ignoring opportunity’s question? It’s calling out to you right now. The fact that you are hearing it means that you have a decision to make. Can you picture yourself making a decision that will ultimately lead to greater happiness in your relationships and your life?
Opportunity is asking, “What will you do with me this time?”
Elegantly influential people focus on taking actions for the mutual benefit of themselves and those they are influencing. They are extremely self confident. They are also continually pushing themselves to fulfill the needs, wants, and desires of those they love and care about, which is later reciprocated. Can you handle that? I humbly predict that you can.
With your success in mind,
Ron
Ron,
That was beautifully said and perfectly illustrated.
Kayla
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Great post! I think the key here is that each of us needs to be focused on the other person, what their needs, desires, hopes, dreams are, and how we can serve them. Cast your bread upon the waters, and it will come back to you, said one of the wisest men in the world.
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Kayla, thank so much for stopping and leaving your comment about my post! I look forward to seeing more from you. I wish you much success in your life.
Warmly,
Ron
Steve, thanks for letting me know how much you enjoyed the post! The more we focus on helping someone else, the more willing they will be to help us. Again, thanks for your comment.
With your success in mind,
Ron
“I humbly predict that you can.” I like how you motivate and persuade people in the right direction! It’s also the first time I view persuasion as an elegant act! Thank you for letting me learn so much from your blog entries Ron!
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Persuasion is simply a tool. In the right hands, it can be used to improve the lives of people. It comes down to the content of ones character and their intentions.