Today, I woke up with a strange yet exhilarating feeling. All the personal development lessons I’ve read, watched in videos, and absorbed at trade shows seemed to rush back to me like a bolt out of the blue. I decided to start my day with a mindset of gratitude and openness to unexpected opportunities. You might say I embraced the mantra of Tony Robbins: “Life is happening for me, not to me.” With a feeling of abundance bubbling inside me, I set out to see what the day would bring.
Everything went smoothly with my morning integrations, and there was no sign of anything extraordinary on the horizon. However, my day took an unexpected turn when I went to McDonald’s for lunch. At the entrance, I saw a homeless person asleep, and it bothered me deeply. Determined to help, I decided to get him something to eat.
As I was ordering, I noticed the store had called the police, and an officer was prodding the man to wake up and leave.
I immediately went out and told the officer that I was getting the man a sandwich. This act of kindness gave the homeless person some dignity and a few more minutes to wake up. The restaurant, eager to get rid of him, rushed his Big Mac order. I took it out and handed it to him, which motivated him to get up and start walking away, avoiding any trouble with the police.
My attention was then drawn to another homeless couple. I asked if they wanted a Big Mac and ordered them some along with a basket of fries. They were incredibly appreciative of my generosity, and my feelings of gratitude and abundance grew even stronger.
Later, while visiting one of our current customers, I had an epiphany. I realized that our incredibly happy customers are more motivated to help us grow our customer base than any new prospects. This insight, which our management team had stressed before, finally clicked for me. My open mindset allowed me to truly see and believe it. As a result, I’ve shifted my focus to developing stronger relationships with our current customers.
This experience has reinforced my belief in the power of personal development. By starting my day with gratitude and openness, I was able to make a positive impact on others and gain valuable insights for our business. I look forward to sharing more about my personal development journey on this blog and hope it inspires you to embrace the power of personal growth in your own life.
David Walter is an author, speaker, and sales trainer. His claim to fame came from a cold-calling hot steak, during which he set 15 appointments a day for six months straight. He later ran a marketing call center, helping companies make millions. His book is a # 1 Best-seller on Amazon. He is now the VP of Growth at Resonant Technology Partners, a Lyra Technology Group Company.