Hello,
Doing our best in business, maintaining a happy and healthy home, or just being a best friend, all require that we make good decisions. Each of us are in control of our destiny by the decisions we make.
The 25th President of the United States, William McKinley, understood the importance of making wise choices. He needed to select a person for a key position in our government and his decision came down to two equally qualified men. He contemplated for some time until he remembered an incident that took place long before he became President.
It was a rainy night when McKinley boarded a crowded streetcar. One of the gentlemen he was considering was also on board, though he was not aware of McKinley’s presence. Then an elderly woman carrying a basket of laundry struggled into the car, vainly looking for an open seat. The job candidate pretended not to see her and remained in his seat. McKinley gave up his seat to help her.
Remembering this episode, which he called “this little omission of kindness,” the President decided against the man on the streetcar. Practice kindness – you never know who is watching.
Larry, Resident Article Expert
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Each of us are in control of our destiny by the decisions we make.
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