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Reader Challenge #1: Write a Thank You Letter

A few posts back, I examined the first key competency of a performer: gratitude. Since posting that, I have thought a lot about that idea in my own life and how we can manifest that in a tangible way.

Moreover, I have been thinking about ways to engage you, the readers, on a level that I haven't tried yet, so my thought was to start a set of challenges. I have a few in mind already, and since already talked about gratitude, this is a good start.

We are where we are today because somebody along the way helped us out. It could have been on a smaller level, like introducing you to another person or idea, or it could have been on a much larger level, like somebody mentoring you over the years. If there's one thing I've learned from my wife, it's that gratitude goes a long way, and she is super meticulous about ensuring somebody gets a thank you note any time they do or give us something nice.

Along those lines, I'm going to challenge you to take some time and write a thank you letter to somebody. And when I mean write it, I mean WRITE it. Get a pen, get some paper, write it down, stick it in an envelope, and mail it to them.

Why go to this length? Why not just send somebody a text or email? Because nobody writes anymore. It's so easy to send a text or email that receiving them is pretty much second nature to most people. The act of taking time to write down something is unheard of these days. Aside from you birthday or holidays, how many times do you get handwritten mail from people? If you're like me, probably never.

I wrote my thank you letter to Eric Teoro who was one of my business professors at Lincoln Christian University. Like for many, college was a weird time for me in the fact that college is the time where you really build your own worldview and identity. Professor Teoro provided a lot of guidance for me through this time, and I think back to his wisdom almost daily. Without his guidance, I almost assuredly wouldn't be where I am today.

After you write your thank you letter, share down below who you wrote to and why. How did they change your life? Would you be here today without them? I want us all to here these stories so we, too, can strive to be like those who helped us stand on our feet.

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