Earlier this week, I received a note from a student that I taught in 2022, telling me that he found what I taught him “to be extremely useful day to day.” Then yesterday, I received thanks for an article I wrote and shared appreciation for highlighting their story.
What day-brighteners! My student sent a direct message via LinkedIn, and the other compliment came via email — both quick methods of communication, but I will bask in the glow of those comments for much longer than it took them to write.
It’s a reminder that closing the loop and letting someone know the impact they have had is rare but treasured. Whose day can you make today by sharing a few words with them?
