#People do and say horrible things out of #selfishness, #pride or just plain #ignorance, things that impact your life in ways that they can’t even imagine and maybe not even understand. Just one discouraging word, that’s all it takes to alter #success, #self worth, or #trust in other people, or even trust in oneself. Actions may speak louder than words, but some words reverberate through the years, continually leaving a trail of sadness to whom they were said to, even though the one who had spoken it may not have even given it a second thought. That is why it is so important, that no matter what, when given the chance to encourage or discourage… always #encourage – always lift up – always give praise. It could be that one “atta boy” or that one discouraging word that changes someones life forever… and afterall, who wants to be responsible for being the one who didn’t give that “atta boy”?