English writer Samuel Johnson once said that “The applause of a single human being is of great significance.”
Who is one person who has applauded you in a significant way?
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I’d have to say Coach Mo. I met Coach Mo when he was the men’s basketball coach at Bryan College and I was a freshman taking a weight lifting class he was helping to teach. I didn’t figure a coach would have much relational bandwidth for someone who wasn’t on their team, but Coach Mo always made me feel like I was really important. Even today, whenever I call him up, Coach makes me feel like I made his day just by being part of it! It’s really a great “applause.” Thanks, Coach!
My wife has been a huge support in my life.
I bet that’s a big boost, Dan!
This is also good to remember when we are trying to reach/influence a large audience. Our efforts are still worth it if we reach ONE person.
That’s true, Tom. Isn’t it Andy Stanley who says to do for the few what you wish you could do for the many?