Gary Vaynerchuk declares 4/3/08 Good People Day A “Flash Holiday” conceived in a moment and spread all around the web in hours via Garyvee’s signature energy and passion. An important day to salute those who pour themselves into all things positive:
I have to make sure that tomorrow people write and talk abd blog and twitter and just flat out SING about people that are AWESOME and GOOD. It is time that we take control of the fact that WE are the media and pump out a day tomorrow that will make NOISE across this WORLD!
Thousands of good people touched my life, meaningfully, especially in the last 9 months. There’s no way to list you all. I’m sorry. You all deserve each other’s recognition. I hope you recognize yourself, and I hope you know what you did made a difference. If you *think* this *could* be you, you’re right. So, instead of names, I offer these musings.
What is Good?
A Summer Camp CIT Lesson
When you have to discipline someone, correct the behavior not the person.
Thoughts on Dog Training
To train a dog FAST, avidly catch them in the act of doing the right thing. No matter how small, reward it in some way. Ignore the bad and reward the good. Rinse. Repeat. Extinguish bad behavior by ignoring it. Reward good behavior with praise, and be especially wary not to accidentally reward bad behavior with attention.
Good People are Made
I believe this is how good people are created. Not through inherent “better-ness,” but because someone takes time to look behind their facade, seize on something good inside them, and honor it. Sounds a lot like love. It is.
If nobody does this for you, start doing it for yourself. Seek out others who will. Keep looking and do not give up on yourself, on life, or on people in general. You *are* worthy, and when you start to believe that you will become more and more and more so.
Who is Good?
In lieu of names, some (random) ways people are good. People who…
- are kind to telemarketer humans even while being firm with their no.
- can assert themselves with customer service without making the rep. feel badly about themselves.
- pour hours into making something better.
- reach out to others in need.
- share their time, expertise and ideas generously.
- take time to thank everyday people.
- listen.
- love.
- believe in others.
and even:
- manifest as angry, cynical or mean because they care deeply about making something better.
BONUS:
@Kallena Created this site to let you share your “good people” shout outs publicly.
UPDATE: In the comments: What are some other random acts of kindness and goodness we can celebrate and share?
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Taking the time to work with interns or younger staff and share your expertise and knowledge. Especially interns who are often treated as lesser employees because they are only there for a short time.
I think good in terms of social media are those that create, share, and participate. Without those three elements, you don’t have social media.