My very first embedded project was for the client "Toshibha" which is where I encountered the Japanese culture in reality. The only part which I remember from that time (way back in 2002) is that I have not said these words "THANK YOU" very often in my recent times. I remember every call that we had, there used to be around 15 "Arigato" [Thank You in Japanese] and all of them with a sweet smile. I have heard from many who have visited Japan say, you can find the "Thank You" every where in their country.
In fact I have now started realising that instead of thanking the people who have crossed my life everyday, I often come up with either silence or excuses or reasons not to. What I have found is that simply saying these 2 words make more meaning in my life than the success which I am currently chasing. So my humble request to you all is to start the habit of saying these two words whenever the situation demands. Remember that these 2 words are more than sufficient for you to succeed. Yes to start the habit is tough, so as a starting point first look at places where you could have said these words. Once you have realised it, then saying is a matter of practice. You may ask me what situations does this habit help?
But a little word of thank you is all that is required. If there is a leader or a mentor or a person who motivates you regularly is there, just reach out to them and say a "Thank You". One it makes you more comfortable and strong while for the receptor its very encouraging to know that they have been instrumental in touching others life.
It may not be the solution that you were expecting or maybe you were hoping that they do not interfere in your current situation. Whatever it may be, rather than challenging their advice or showing signs that you want it ignore it - just a thank you is all what is required,
We always try to downplay ourselves, which can end up making the other person feel like their words were brushed off. Accepting a compliment is not a sign of arrogance. It is a sign of graciousness. When you say “thank you”, you pat yourself on the back and accept the person had to say.
For example last December during the rains, while travelling I was standing under a bus stop shelter. when a man said something to me and gestured up towards the roof of the bus shelter.It turned out that he was warning me about standing underneath a broken part that could possibly fall down any moment. So I smiled at him and said, “thank you.”
You don’t need to have a special occasion or permission to thank them. You can thank them today. So far in the past I had not done this when many a times my kids use to help me in any small ways. The least they would do is to just sit next to me while I work through late nights. I have never felt to say it out : "Thank You" but have always felt the feelings. Start today, think of a few people who have helped you or supported you, and send them a message saying, “I just wanted to thank you for the support you’ve given me.” All this started from seeing a Thirukkural while travelling in the local bus last weekend. The Kural was நன்றி மறப்பது நன்றன்று நன்றல்லது அன்றே மறப்பது நன்று. [Nandri Marappadhu Nandrandru Nandralladhu Andre Marappadhu Nandru.] [Translated: It is not good to forget a benefit; it is good to forget an injury even in the very moment (in which it is inflicted).] No use in a advice if the person does not follow it himself - So I'm THANKING YOU all for reading this blog.
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AuthorVasudevan is a Leadership Mentor and an Executive coach. I run an online website geared towards helping creative entrepreneurs and future managers to build their dreams. Archives
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