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I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July holiday with their friends and family! There’s nothing like a good old-fashioned family BBQ, parade, or fireworks display to remind you to slow down and be present (it’s hard to check email on your phone when you’re manning the grill or chasing your kids around the yard!). These are moments and memories that will truly last a lifetime. I guarantee your kids will be reminiscing about these times together 25 years from now when they’re hosting their own family gatherings. It’s easy to make holidays special, but how do we channel that energy and presence into every day life? How do we make every moment count? How do we create defining and memorable moments every day?
Last week, I read the book, The Power of Moments by Dan Heath & Chip Heath, and it really resonated with me as a father, a husband, a friend, and a leader. The concepts are simple, but so applicable to every aspect of life. From your relationship with your partner to the experience you create for your clients, it’s all about little moments of surprise and delight. The beauty of this concept is that it costs little to no money – when you’re talking about the power of moments, it really is the thought that counts – the more novel the better. Think about this, up until your mid-20s, so many moments are new, exciting novelties (your first kiss, first night away from your parents, first beer, living on your own, moving in with your partner, marriage, etc.) As you near your 30s, these novelties decrease and it’s easy to get stuck living the same life year after year. And if you’re feeling this, imagine how your co-workers, employees, clients, and customers feel? There is a huge opportunity to create new moments for your customers and that is something they are not going to forget anytime soon (considering it could be the only surprising moment they’ve had in years!).
About a week ago I challenged my team CEOs to test out this novelty idea with their children, partner, or a complete stranger. Again, the novelty didn’t have to be extravagant, the simpler the better. It was all about disrupting their daily routine and creating a moment, that could turn into a wonderful memory for the recipient years from now. Here are some of the moments that were created in less than 24 hours:
The really cool thing is that these moments were just as incredible for the GIVER as they were for the receiver. Even my team who were just reading the responses were inspired and moved. One small moment can have a ripple effect. Take this concept and apply it to your business, your career, your home life, and your daily interactions. What an incredible impact you could make in the world!
Now, I will challenge all of you to do what my CEOs did. Go create a novel moment for someone and share it in the comments! Let’s inspire each other to be better, to do more, to give more. You can transform a life today.
An entrepreneur at heart, Adam Hergenrother is the Founder & CEO of the thriving organization Adam Hergenrother Companies.
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