I don’t get it. Two people start talking and neither one asks the other his/her name. Our names are our identity. Our name is the tag given to us at birth. When someone says to me, “Hi, Ray, how’s it going?” I know this person is interested in me. One direct and easy way to overcome the loneliness and isolation we face in an increasing digital world is to take the first step and introduce ourselves to others who are in our social sphere. My formula is simple, “I see you often, my name is Ray, what’s yours?” Do it with a smile. You’ll make a new friend. You’ll have broken down a wall.
Do the tough stuff first. You’ll feel better. There’s an internal switch that gives us a jolt of confidence when we tackle a tough chore and succeed.
Take the first step, the other foot will follow.
We’re either working together or working against. If I were to place a bet on which team gets to the finish line first, I’d place my money on the team that is working together. When we set aside our differences and discover what we share in common we create a positive environment. It’s true in the work environment and in personal relationships.
“Believe in yourself, Anything is possible no matter who you are, or where you come from.
Find your path and stay on it, if you want something bad enough, nothing can stop you.”
