TIP 50

SEND FIVE THANKS A DAY

       Who does not thank for little will not thank for much.

ESTONIAN PROVERB

One of the most effective ways to build powerful relationships and attract great people is to thank them for all that they do for you. Make it one of your daily habits (Tip 3) to send at least five thank-you notes a day. It may surprise you, but it actually takes much less time to jot down a simple thank you and mail it than it does to make a phone call. A note is more thoughtful than a phone call because it will never catch someone at an inopportune time. A handwritten note is also more personal and more likely to be remembered and appreciated. It doesn’t have to be a long-winded letter. Just a simple line or two of gratitude is all ...

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