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PUTTING OTHERS BEFORE YOURSELF HAS MANY UNEXPECTED BENEFITS

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Title Insurance with West Little Rock Title Company

In the hustle and bustle of your "life" you have many choices, but each have consequences. Sometimes a simple act of appreciation or kindness, or a small sacrifice on your part will make a big difference in someone's life. It isn't always what you do, but what you don't do.

Helping out people that really need help not only makes you feel good, but may truely change someone's life. Staying a few hours late to keep your customers happy, who are driving in, might not sound too appealing, but it could really lighten their stress load a great deal. I'm sure you can find something to do at the office anyway. Sometimes, just not complaining about  whatever it is you're trying to do, will enable you to get it done faster. By the time you complain about it to several people, you could already be finished with the task. Closing your customer on their one hour lunch break may really be helping them out. That's a small sacrifice on your part.

You will be surprised how many people may remember your one act of kindness in a positive way.. If you do the right things, usually something positive will come your way. It's a nice feeling to be appreciated, but it's even better when you are helping someone in the process.

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Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Stacy, you hit the nail on the head. Acts of kindness pay back 10 fold to those who adopt this way of thinking.

Aug 08, 2008 08:05 AM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Well, I was told a long time ago, when I went into business for myself, that if I did things the right way that everything else would fall into place. I still believe that.

Aug 08, 2008 08:23 AM
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Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Stacy, whoever told you that was totally correct. Best of luck to you, and your lucky clients.

Aug 08, 2008 08:26 AM
Brenda Tressler
Crye-Leike Realtors - Clarksville, TN

You are my kind of people! My first post was on kindness. Very good post... I hope you have a great week-end and I look forward to seeing you around ActiveRain! Brenda :) 

Aug 08, 2008 09:40 AM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Duane - well, it was my brother, who was a great influence in my life.

Aug 08, 2008 12:15 PM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Brenda - Thanks for stopping by. Hope to see you as well around the Rain! Take Care

Aug 08, 2008 12:16 PM
Brenda Edmontson
Send Out Cards - Tucson, AZ

Stacy,

At the risk of sounding like a copy cat, I must say that you are so correct!  You never really know what another person is going through.  An act of thoughtfulness or kindness could completely change someone's life or their outlook on a situation.

Brenda Edmontson

Aug 08, 2008 01:23 PM
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Rate A Home - Saugatuck, MI

Stacey, smart man your brother!

Aug 08, 2008 02:58 PM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Brenda- YOU'RE RIGHT.. Everyone has their own story, own problems, etc. Many will never even tell us their story..

Aug 09, 2008 02:51 AM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Duane - he is very smart. He gave me a lot of good advice in the beginning as he had worked for himself (oil and gas) for years and I definitely tried to listen to his advice. (still do)

Aug 09, 2008 02:52 AM
Robert L. Brown
www.mrbrownsellsgr.com - Grand Rapids, MI
Grand Rapids Real Estate Bellabay Realty, West Mic

In order to receive a "blessing" you have to be one first. It's better to give then receive.

Aug 09, 2008 04:30 AM
Stacy Jones
West Little Rock Title Company - Little Rock, AR

Robert - well that is definitely the best way to put it. Thanks so much.

Aug 09, 2008 04:44 AM