How many of the good thing in our lives are due to someone else? The parent or the teacher or the coach that believed in us or challenged us or inspired us to keep going; the friend who connected us to the right people at the right time; the boss who gave us the assignment that helped grow our skills or further our career.
There are so many ways that our lives are shaped by those around us. Of course, we have a huge part to play in what we do and who we become. Yet, the realization of the role of others in this process should help to reinforce a sense of humility and gratefulness, as well as remind us of the power we have to affect someone else’ life for the better.