One Job

Suppose your boss came to you tomorrow morning and told you she would give you a $100 bonus at the end of the day. The ONLY thing you have to do to receive the bonus is to be cheerful all day while doing your job. Could you do it? Would you give it a try?

Could you manage to keep smiling while your co-workers complain? What about your customers' demands for better pricing or more service, could you withstand that? Could you keep your inner glow of joy shining if someone sent an e-mail, copied to 27 people, that questioned your work?

No scowling, no complaining, no negative or sarcastic comments.

So what about home? What if your boss told you she would still give you the bonus if you could make it through a Saturday at home, not working, remaining cheerful all day. Does that make it easier? Or harder? Would you try?

No scowling, no complaining, no negative or sarcastic comments.

Now what if I told you that the rewards you could receive for such a day would be far more valuable than any bonus your boss could give: renewed relationships, improved health, a more positive outlook. Would you be willing to try an entire day of good cheer?

I am going to try and I challenge you to join me. If you haven't seen it yet, here's a bit of cheer that might help you get through the day. It makes me laugh out loud every time I see it.