One of the lessons my Mom taught me when I was very young was to treat everyone with same level of respect; no matter their race, religion or occupation. I have always carried this with me and it has allowed me to develop very solid, long lasting relationships. Recently, my daughter and I went on a shopping trip to West Edmonton mall. We went there because she had done such an amazing job at my cousin's wedding a couple of weekend's ago. She really did earn a day at the mall!
As we were nearing the end of the day, having went into nearly every store, and feeling quite exhausted, we walked by one of those stand alone kiosks. A young lady popped out and said to my daughter, "Let me curl your hair!" My daughter then looked at me, with her big brown eyes, and what was I supposed to say? "Sure" I said, thinking to myself, why did we have to pass by one of these bloody kiosks!
But then, I thought of my Mom's lesson and calmed down. As the young lady was curling my daughter's hair I decided to simply make conversation with her, and it actually turned out to be a very interesting discussion. She was quite passionate about her future and I think she will do well in her career; I was actually glad to have had the opportunity to talk with her.
At the end, she then asked what I did and I let her know I have my own sales company. She then said, "really! Do you have a card?" Always carrying one with me, I said yes and gave it to her. She then said "The fellow who owns most of these kiosks at the mall is very close to Don Ghermezian and I am close to their family. I'll be sure to pass it on to them. You're a great person and I think they should meet you."
I was very surprised at this as just having gotten to know a good person was reward enough; but for her to potentially help me with my business was just the icing on the cake. It also taught me that my Mom's lesson has once again helped me so much. Treat everyone you encounter with same level of respect; no matter their race, religion or occupation. You never know who you can be talking to and nothing but good can come out of it.
I wish you all the success in the world, now go out and BE the difference!
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