Gold from Gitomer

Jeffrey Gitomer  (Gitomer.com) is one of the brightest minds in the world of sales. He has 500,000 subscribers to his weekly email. He is published in hundreds of weekly business journals. He is always thinking and challenging his readers to do the same. I have read all of his books at least 3 times apiece. Each time I see something different and practical to apply.


I am re-reading the Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. It is fantastic.


The concept on page 84 is a life changer. “An attitude-action lesson you can begin to use the minute you read it” is the page title.


The basic concept is to substitute the words “I’m sorry” with the words “Thank you!”


Why?


Because when you do you change from a state of being (sorry) to an action to improve yourself and walk in humility. Most people find humility in others attractive and disarming. We see so little of it these days.


Next time you are corrected or criticized try something like this, “Thank you for pointing that out to me. I appreciate you wanting to help me grow into who God designed and desires me to be.”


It is saying to your audience that you acknowledge what they say, count it as valuable and will make an immediate change in mind and actions.


You admit you missed the mark.


That is the definition of repentance.


This is what Jesus put as a priority. Matthew 4:17 "From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand."


God gives grace to the humble. He will see you through the humble time. It stings our ungodly false pride, but you can get used to it. You will grow more like His Son when you do so.