The text not sent.

The call not returned.

The email ignored.

In the moment, they seem like such small things. Not as urgent or important as today’s fire drill. Or maybe we just don’t think that person deserves our attention right now. 

So, we tell ourselves we’ll get to it, later. But too often we don’t.

We like to say that the work is all about the people. As it turns out, the lifeblood of all relationships is the small things.

In the end, if you truly are all about the people and your relationships come first, the small things are what matter most.

Thanks to the good friend and former colleague for the conversation this week that inspired this one. All the best to the subscribers of Peak Years for a terrific Labor Day weekend. I appreciate your continued support.