GTD 2006.21: Rude is unproductive

In the rush to get ever more things done, it's very easy to jettison being polite. You know, sending someone a thank you card, or even saying thank you tends to drop to the bottom of the To Do list and off.

It's very easy, and it's very stupid.

The winner of the game in life is not who has the most toys, or who gets the most things done; it's the people who most make a positive difference in other people's lives. Part of that is being polite. (Note: I did not say soft, or being a pushover; I said being polite, like in fit for a civil society.)

So here's a way to save time, thank your friends and be polite: find a good web card service and use them. My personal top favorite is JacquieLawson.com. Her web cards are amazing pieces of art that I'm happy to take credit for sending, and at $8/yr., no less.

Also, for graphic artists and illustrators thinking about going the micro-ISV route, Jacquie's story makes for very interesting reading. The micro-ISV Way is by no means limited to programmers.

So, the next time someone does something nice for you, be nice - you'll get further in life that way and enjoy the trip more.

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