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OK, it\u2019s 2016. We all get a clean slate. What are you gonna\u00a0do with yours? Did you make a bunch of resolutions? Was yesterday your first day back at eating healthy? Go for a run\/walk\/stumble? Quit smoking? Good for you.<\/p>\n
All of those are good. I challenge you to do something more.<\/p>\n
Yes, getting healthy is a good thing. Drink less, eat better, unplug, live a balanced life\u2026.ALL of that is good but is there something more?<\/p>\n
Maybe it\u2019s something that isn\u2019t about you.<\/p>\n
Ok, then what IS it about?<\/p>\n
Everyone else.<\/p>\n
OK, so let me get this straight. I\u2019m making some kind of a resolution for me that\u2019s NOT\u00a0about me? Well, yeah\u2026kinda. It\u2019s still about you but not focusing on you. It\u2019s more about how you are in the world and what you do to contribute to others. Imagine what kind a life you would have if you didn\u2019t worry about yourself and instead thought about how you can contribute to the world. I know that may sound the opposite of what we always hear: \u201cStop worrying so much about what others are doing and just focus\/work on yourself.\u201d<\/p>\n
I submit that this includes you\u2026just maybe in a different way than you expect.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m not talking about anything earth shattering and overly difficult. AND when I say world, I mean YOUR world, the people you come into contact and see. AND I mean everyone you come into contact with\u2026the check out person at the grocery store, your waiter, the man standing at line at the bank, etc. You get the picture.<\/p>\n
So, here are the rules. Ready?<\/p>\n
Be considerate. Sounds easy, right? Being considerate means to be attentive, thoughtful and mindful. So when that driver in front of you doesn\u2019t drive fast enough, consider that they have a reason to drive slower. When the woman in the line at the grocery store wants to write a check, consider that she doesn\u2019t qualify for a credit\/ debit card. When someone doesn\u2019t say thank you when you open a door for them, consider that they may have their mind on some challenge\/ upset that you\u2019re unaware of.<\/p>\n