HOWE Q. WALLACE BLOG

POWERFUL, ENCOURAGING WORDS

I want to be known as an encourager.

I believe that every interaction leaves an impression. I want you to feel glad that I came along in your day.

I caught a video of gospel singer Amy Grant recounting the best life advice she ever received. It came from World War II veteran Jimmy Gentry.

  • He told her to hold up five fingers to represent five words: I am proud of you.
  • Drop one finger down to four: Can I help you?
  • Then three: I Love You.
  • Two: Thank You.
  • One: We.

There’s power in each one of those statements.

The more they roll off our lips, the better the people around us will feel.

Make them part of your vocabulary.