Power of a Sincere Compliment

When was the last time you gave a sincere compliment? Who was the recipient: a stranger, friend, coworker? Here's a short (real) story about a person complimenting me the other day.


During a routine trip to Wal-Mart, I was purchasing a yo-yo when the cashier asked me, "Are you a champion yo-yo master?" I responded, "Not yet, but there's always a possibility!" A man behind me then said, "I love your attitude! You could have have responded no, but you didn't. If everyone had an attitude like that, we'd all be successful!" 


I was floored! I left the store feeling on top of the world. I began thinking about how a complete stranger gave me a compliment. On top of that, he sincerely meant it. That's pretty powerful! He impacted me in a way that he will never know. So I challenge you, reach out to someone today and give them a sincere compliment. You never know how it may impact their life!

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  1. t-MoDecember 20, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    I once was told outside of Walmart that I had an awesome smile...something about the people of Walmart that can make your week.

    I think alot of people are afraid to compliment people because it might come of weird or creepy..but I agree with you on the fact that it can make your or someone else's day.

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