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“Declare It Good” Worked For Me

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Over and over again I talk about using the “I declare it good” phrase when things don’t seem to be going well.

I had another opportunity to prove its worth the other night.

As you may or may not know, I went to New York City Thursday with tickets to see Yankees games on Friday and Saturday and fly back Sunday morning. I got there and all is well….well, except for the weather – heavy rain in the forecast. But I still had hope.

Friday came – I went out and walked and walked and enjoyed being a “tourist”.

Friday night I took the subway and arrived at the Stadium. Got in, went to the free restaurant (comes with the tickets) and ate a luscious meal. All day long it had been raining and although it wasn’t heavy, the tarp was on the field and no one knew what was going to happen.

I finished my meal and went to my seats and just as I got to the seat, they postponed the game. Now, I had thought they would play a double header on Saturday and that would have been good since I could stay.  But no, the double header was going to be on Sunday (and my game was going to be Sunday NIGHT) when I was supposed to be leaving.

All the way back to the hotel I kept saying “I declare it good” or “I see the good coming out of this”.

By the time I got to the hotel I had formulated a plan. I would see if I could get tickets for Sunday’s day game and see if I could make arrangements to stay an extra day. Many things had to fall into place but I was still in the “I declare it good” mode (and mood…lol).

So, the most important thing I did after declaring the situation good was to take action. This is a mistake many make – thinking that just saying affirmations will bring you what you want. You have to take action to demonstrate or manifest what you want.  I had a list in my mind of what had to be done and as soon as I got back to the hotel, I worked my way down the list.

Bottom line is that I was able to stay for another day and as a result I saw one game on Saturday and two on Sunday and overall had THE BEST vacation in my entire life. And I know it’s because I declared it good.

Try it some time and see if it works for you!

Terrie

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What Does “Courtesy” Mean To You?

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I was in a Wells Fargo bank the other day and was very taken by the very large sign on the wall. It said “There is one very powerful business rule.  It is concentrated in the word courtesy.”  I thought that was just phenomenal in it’s simplicity while being so powerful in its message.

It was even more significant because every time I’ve been in this bank, I have been treated as if I were the President of the United States. I could understand that happening once but every time? It’s strange that I’d been in there so many times and yet not paid attention to the sign until that day.

I was so impressed that I asked to speak to the manager when my transactions were completed. She came out and I told her that her staff definitely embodied the Wells Fargo Business Rule. I also asked for the address of someone above her so that I could write to them.

To be even more emphatic, I received a thank you note from the manager for stopping to say something to her. I thought that was very special.

Here is one schoolbook definition of “courtesy” – “Willingness or generosity in providing something needed”. It also means “Polite behavior” or “A polite gesture or remark.”

These people treated me special. They met my needs, were friendly and caring. I don’t really care what the schoolbook definition is, that’s what I call exceptional courtesy.

What is courtesy to you? Have you seen alot of it in your business encounters. Do you have any pet peeves?

I have a pet peeve – when I was brought up, I was taught to say “you’re welcome” when someone said ‘thank you’ – nowadays it drives me nuts when people simply say “No problem” – I am trying to find a good comeback for that but I guess that wouldn’t be very courteous, though, would it…LOL.

Post below if you have something to say about courtesy.

Terrie

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Today’s Gratitude – Day 30

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We’re at the end of the month long challenge! Congratulations on being able to keep going with us the whole month long. I am so grateful for you and hope that you’re as happy about your results as I am.

Post your gratitude today and take your hat off to yourself and all others on this trip!

Thanks for being with us.

Terrie