Today I sent postcards to some people who’ve put forth extra effort lately. Their work has encouraged and inspired me, so I took a moment to say thank you. I think we fail to appreciate others more often than we’d like to admit. It’s basic psychology: praise the behavior you want to see repeated. But we’re busy, and what touched us one moment is forgotten in the next. I encourage you to take some time this week to show someone you noticed what they did, and that you appreciate it. …

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