I’m an avid reader
of business books, magazines, blogs and anything else that provides insight to some corner of the entrepreneurship world that I have yet to explore. One of my favorite publications is Success magazine, but what I look forward to most isn’t the cover story or any one of the entertaining columns by some industry leader or titan of business.
I love the “In a minute…” feature.
It’s just a small little box found in the corner of one of the front sections, and it lists a half-dozen things you can literally do in a minute. It always brings me back to the basics; the simple things I do in a day that my not only benefit me, but benefit those around me – my staff, my clients, my friends, my family…
So, in the spirit of “In a minute…” I thought I’d start my own running list of things that can be done in a minute. Feel free to steal from it, share it or add to it!
- Send a quick, “Hi! How ya doin’!” email to an old friend.
- Send a small congratulatory gift to someone who has achieved a goal (I’m a fan of LittleThings.com).
- Give my assistant the afternoon off.
- Register for a yoga class.
- Zip an article of interest to a prospective client.
- Pick up the banana instead of the cookie at the snack counter.
- Give my dog a belly rub.
- Compliment someone.
- Upgrade my usual medium hazelnut latte to a large, just because.
- Apologize to someone. (Admit it…we all know someone who may be a little miffed with us!)
- Tip an extra $5 at the restaurant.
- Make a referral.
- Publically proclaim what excellent service I received from (fill in business) on my Facebook or LinkedIn profile.
- Say “No,” once in awhile.
- Invite my best friend out for dinner.
- Send a thank-you note. In an envelope. With a stamp.
- Order a new business book for my office library.
- Download a podcast.
- Close my eyes and visualize my next vacation.
- Add a new picture to my vision board.
- Get a little fresh air – and a fresh perspective – with a walk around the building.
- Giggle at a memory.
- Change the radio station to one I wouldn’t normally listen to.
- Take a candid photograph of someone.
- Ask the always-friendly guy at “my” convenience store what his name is (then remember it!)
These are just a few things that popped into my head in a matter of minutes. What can you do in a minute that might improve your day, or that of someone you know?
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