Last Friday I was at ConnectFest, an amazing annual event put on by Sheryl Powers, when something happened that stopped me in my tracks. A gentleman (Jack Kearney) on the panel pulled out my own books in front of the whole room and told everyone, "If you want to learn this stuff, go read these." I had no idea he was going to do that. It hit me hard, and it got me thinking about how important moments like those are and how bad we are at acknowledging the impact we make on those around us.

In this solo episode, I'm talking about appreciation. Not just giving it, but knowing what to do when you receive it, because most of us let it slide right past us on the way to the next thing.

Key Takeaways

• Why calling someone out for helping you costs nothing and means everything
• The habit of screenshotting every testimonial and compliment, and why it matters more than you think
• How a folder of saved moments can carry you through the days you want to quit
• Why business owners downplay their own impact, and how to stop doing it
• What to actually do the next time someone tags you or thanks you online

Listen If You...

• Have ever brushed off a compliment instead of letting it land
• Are in the middle of a stretch where nothing feels like it's working
• Want a simple habit that costs nothing and pays off on your worst days

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About the Show

#MeetCoolPeople is where founders, creators, and entrepreneurs share real stories about building businesses that matter. Hosted by Ely Delaney, each episode goes past surface-level advice to uncover the mindset shifts, failures, and frameworks that separate people who talk about success from people who actually build it.