Titus Flavius Vespasianus was a renown Roman military commander, prefect of the Praetorian Guard and Emperor of Rome. Titus maintained that no one ought to retreat disappointed from an audience with the Emperor. One evening at dinner, realizing that he had done no one a favor since the previous night, he spoke these memorable words: “Amici, diem perdidi.” / “My friends, I have wasted a day.” Titus regarded as integral to his role as Emperor, his ability … his duty to better the lives of his countrymen.
Personally or professionally ... what favors have you done today for those around you?
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Taking time to make a difference in other people's lives is important. Often times we think that means grand gestures or accomplishments, but in reality "small" things can make a big difference to the person on the receiving end. So while we wish we could make those major accomplishments every day, I hope we can all look back on every day and know we did SOMETHING for someone else.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted. ”
—Aesop
“In life you can never be too kind or too fair; everyone you meet is carrying a heavy load. When you go through your day expressing kindness and courtesy to all you meet, you leave behind a feeling of warmth and good cheer, and you help alleviate the burdens everyone is struggling with.”
—Brian Tracy
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