Another great post by Seth Godin here.

He talks about being very good at what you do. The problem with being perfect though, he says, is how easy it is for most of us to overlook the excellence and find only the faults. We grow used to certain standards, become desensitized to great experiences and really do take the good stuff for granted all too often.

I can’t tell you how many times I hear folks complain about minor service issues while ignoring the wonderful experience they got. When was the last time you really immersed yourself in a good meal? When was the last time you really spoke with the checkout clerk at the store or the mail carrier? Do you take your time to notice the efforts of those around you?

Appreciating what we get is as much an art as finding the fault in it. Try it today by leaving yourself open to the good stuff without looking so hard for the bad. You might be surprised.

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