I say please to Siri.
People question me about it. “She’s a machine, why say please?”
The usual reason we say please to others is that it acknowledges them and it respects their dignity.
But there’s a second reason.
The reason I say please to Siri is because it helps prevent me from becoming entitled. It reminds me to be grateful. It reminds me that time and resources are scarce.
And there’s a third…it’s good practice.
If we bark orders at our phone, I’m sure we’re more likely to bark orders at people. And that’s not cool.
A while ago we were at a horse show. Zara and I walked the course, and I read the jump off and told Zara what it was.
Observing many people and many businesses over time, I’ve observed two factors within your control that lead to much great returns.
Every morning, I meditate with Ernie resting his head on my lap. It’s a special time.
We should eat more leafy greens, go plant based, eat fish not red meat, don’t eat dairy…