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And...
In how many different places around
United States -- or even world -- do you think these unique gifts can be found? (I can name at least two states that I know of for sure!)
Fourteen years. And no doubt multiplied hundreds of customers.
That's a lot of smiles for a lot of people :)
It also reveals value of...
COMPOUND INFLUENCE
We know value of compound interest. Consistent investments -- even of relatively small amounts of money -- made over a long period of time can add up.
Consider "compound influence" we can have in lives of people.
Our influence can "travel" -- just like personalized gifts purchased from a small waterfront town in North Carolina have traveled to homes, places of employment, and vacation hideaways of many people in a variety of different locations.
WHAT'S THE SECRET?
Consistency --> That's secret of compound influence.
Some time + A personal thought or two + A dash of creativity
*Repeated again and again over time* = "Compound Influence"
I know this is not a new concept. It is not unique and certainly doesn't qualify as brilliant.
But determination to take small, consistent steps of action in order to delight hearts of others according to unique motivations and gifts we have been given is both *needed* and *valuable* in our world.
And with that in mind, maybe each of us should ask...
"HOW'S THE STORE?"
Do I have too much unused inventory?
Am I allowing my gifts, talents and abilities to lie somewhat dormant in back room of my heart?
Or...
Is my inventory being consistently used to brighten lives of people?
Am I utilizing tremendous value of compound influence by consistently adding my personal "signature of joy" to people in my world?
Yours for a day filled with beautiful moments in time,
Lee
P.S. Why not spend a moment or two and take an inventory-- an inventory of your strengths, gifts or abilities?
You don't have to list all of them -- just a few.
Once list has been made, ask yourself this question: "How can I use one or more of these gifts I have been given to create a moment of joy for someone I care about?"
Just a thought :)
------------------------------- Lee is a seminary administrator, has a part-time business at home, and writes two motivational ezines: "A Beautiful Moment In Time" and "Hope For Daily Living." Permission is given to distribute article. This paragraph must be included. Email: Lee@seariches.net Link: http://www.seariches.net
Lee is a seminary administrator, has a part-time business at home, and writes two motivational ezines: "A Beautiful Moment In Time" and "Hope For Daily Living."
