When Thank You Notes Just Aren’t Enough

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In the coming months, you may be the recipient of a gift. There’s a good chance this might be a tad uncomfortable. Some of us–I’m not naming names–are terrible at receiving gifts.

It’s not always easy, but showing appreciation matters. After all, it’s the thought that counts in business and in life. So, here’s a gift from me to you: your short business slice.

Click to tweet this: When someone gives you a gift this year, don’t just “say” thank you, “show” thank you. @DaveCrenshaw

Video transcript:

Many years ago when I was trying to be a rock star, a group of friends got together and gave a very large sum of money–at least for me at that time it was–and it helped me go record some music. It really touched my heart and changed my life really.

I’d like you to think about some time that someone’s done that for you. When someone gives us a gift, we have a responsibility. Here are few things to keep in mind.

Number one, use it as intended. It seems like I don’t need to say it, yet we’ve all seen situations where someone has used that gift in a way other than intended.

Second, report to that person what you did with it. Go back to them and say “Thank you. This is what I did with it.” That will make a difference for them as well.

And third, pay it forward. I believe in this philosophy: that when someone does something great for you, you have a responsibility to do it for others. I always think of that one gift that I received when I do something for someone else.

So I’d like you to share in the comments section below, what’s one great thing that someone gave you and what did you do with it?

Also if you have a question you’d like me to answer in a future video, ask that in the comments section below.

Ask here: http://davecrenshaw.com/ask

Thanks for watching and may you make the most of the gifts you received.

Join the conversation: What’s one great thing that someone gave you and what did you do with it?

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