Chapter 25
RECOGNITION
There are two things people want more than sex or money … recognition and praise.
—MARY KAY ASH
Definition: Recognition is the simple act of acknowledging, approving, or appreciating a behavior or an action.
Anytime you treat someone like a worthwhile human being, this can be considered recognition. You can give recognition to a staff member, a supervisor, a colleague, a customer, a family member, a friend, or even a stranger on the street.
In my experience, people often fall into the trap of focusing on what is not working rather than on what is working, whether it concerns themselves, their lives, or their relationships with other people. I understand that trap, and I urge you to stay out of it. Life is either half ...
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