I have always written thank-you notes, but have increased my pace due to John Kralik's inspirational book, 365 Thank Yous: The Year a Simple Act of Daily Gratitude Changed My Life.
What I've found though is that when it is a proper notecard versus an e-mail thank you, I need to set aside time for writing. I can't just scrawl them here and there.
One other lesson: The best is the enemy of the good. I've delayed some notes that will now have less effect than if I'd jotted an earlier but less eloquent message.
2 comments:
It's never too late to write a thank you. Certainly there is an aspect of diminished impact from delay, BUT it is still meaningful and valuable. Well worth the work.
It is a distinctive, and shows your value for people. Hmm. Now that I think of it, I have a thank you to write to a friend from last week.
Tom,
Quite true and your comments have nudged me to write that late note.
Thanks!
Michael
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