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The importance of the word "thank you"

By Paul McFadden

Industry Observer with Responsive Pest Control

July 18, 2009 07:58 AM

Hi all: Lately I've been feeling very grateful for my lot in life. No, nothing's wrong. I just am thankful for so many things in my life. Was I always? Probably not. When I was younger, I'm sure I took more than I gave. Those of you who are younger and understand the wonderful concept of giving without expecting, bless you!

Yesterday I sent a simple email to everyone in my database thanking them for their friendship and support through the years. I received quite a few responses back which was gratifying. It made me realize how truly lucky I am.

What about you? How many things are you grateful for? I was thinking today that my list is growing every day. And if you haven't reached out to thank someone recently, what are you waiting for? Thanks for reading. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Annette Demers

Century21 American Homes - Morganton, NC

This is very true how often do we really stop and think of all the things we have to be thankful for instead of always remember what we are not thankful for!

Jul 18, 2009 08:05 AM

Charlie Ragonesi

AllMountainRealty.com - Big Canoe, GA

Homes - Big Canoe, Jasper, North Georgia Pros

What a great idea and such a simple thing to do that gets results. THANK YOU for this post

Jul 18, 2009 08:17 AM

Rich Cederberg

eXp Realty - Albuquerque, NM

eXp Realty Agent Albuquerque

That's a great little marketing nugget. Sometimes I wonder if I'm bugging my past clients with I send them stuff through the mail or email. Who could possibly be upset by a sincere thank you?

Jul 18, 2009 08:32 AM

Larry Bettag

Cherry Creek Mortgage Illinois Residential Mortgage License LMB #0005759 Cherry Creek Mortgage NMLS #: 3001 - Saint Charles, IL

Vice-President of National Production

Mom's golden rule that so very few of us do. I think I do it well, but when I see a post like this....well. I need to do it better.

Jul 18, 2009 09:05 AM

Michelle Gibson

Hansen Real Estate Group Inc. - Wellington, FL

REALTOR

Paul - I've always been very grateful, even when things are bad, in my mind it could always be worse.

Jul 18, 2009 09:31 AM

Terri Onigkeit

Keller Williams of Northern Colorado - Fort Collins, CO

GRI

Great post, it is easy to forget the good if you are down. I always get up thanking God for all I do have.

Jul 18, 2009 09:50 AM

Paul McFadden

Responsive Pest Control - Seattle, WA

Pest Control, Seattle, WA.

Terri: Thanks. It's the little (or big as you allude to) things in life we should all appreciate!

Michelle: So true. Our lot in life is so much better than so many others.

Lary: Thanks for the praise. We are never thankful enough!

Rich: True although I really thought about just expressing how I felt to all who know me.

Charlie: You're welcome! I appreciate your kind words!

Annette: It's so easy to have our mind on ourselves and feel sorry for our situation. It's also very human so I understand. That being said we can't walk in others shoes and have no idea what others are going through. We should just say a big thank you for being alive!

Jul 19, 2009 09:03 AM

Renée Donohue~Home Photography

Savvy Home Pix - Allegan, MI

Western Michigan Real Estate Photographer

Not enough people say thank you enough! I try to 10/10 my days in the beginning with 10 things I am thankful for and 10 things I want to accomplish ~ helps keep things in perspective.

Jul 21, 2009 12:06 PM

Renee: That's powerful! It sounds like you've got it pretty dialed in. I have to remind myself sometimes although I always say a thankful prayer for feeling so blessed! Thanks for commenting. Take care.

Jul 22, 2009 02:11 AM

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