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Monday Morning Motivation – Acknowledgment

Curt Stowers
January 20, 2025
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Sometimes, a little dose of encouragement—along with a good cup of coffee—is just what we need to kickstart the day.

The message below is designed to inspire and energize your week. Feel free to share this newsletter with others who might benefit from the content.

Acknowledgment

By nature, I tend to focus on the next big goal without taking the time to celebrate successes. While this drive to move forward can be beneficial for productivity, it has sometimes come at the expense of my relationships.

Over the years, I’ve realized that acknowledgment is one of the most impactful gifts we can give to others. Taking a moment to say, “I see you,” “I hear you,” or “I respect what you’re going through,” can be profoundly meaningful.

Even though I understand its importance, I still find myself slipping into the mindset of "what's next?" and missing opportunities to enjoy the journey. Thankfully, mistakes have been my greatest teacher. With practice, the habit of acknowledgment has become more natural, and I’m working every day to prioritize it.

That brings us to this week’s question:

  • Have you come to understand the power of acknowledgment?

Thanks for sharing a bit of your time with me this Monday morning.  

Have a great week!

Curt

 

About MMM: Each week I publish “Monday Morning Motivation” in the hopes that at least one person will find a bit of inspiration and that this inspiration will have a positive impact on their life. My motivation comes from experiences, reading, sermons, and discussions.

Photo credit:  Adrien Taylor on unsplash.com

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Monday Morning Motivation - Philosophy

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