Recently I read a book entitled The Fred Factor. It's a small book but it has a great story and message.
The book is about a mailman. And, the mailman's name is Fred. But Fred isn't an ordinary mail man. Fred is a mail man who gets to know every person on his route and tries to help each one.
The book was written by a guy named Mark Sanborn. As Mr. Sanborn tells the story he says that he first met Fred after purchasing a home that he intended to renovate. Just days after moving in he heard a knock at the door and upon opening it, he saw a mailman standing on his porch.
"Good morning, Mr. Sanborn, My name is Fred and I'm your postal carrier. I just stopped by to introduce myself and to welcome you to the neighborhood and find out a little bit about you..."
How is that for a greeting!
Mr. Sanborn was startled. He had been receiving mail for years but he had never been greeted quite like Fred had just greeted him.
Well, that greeting made such an impression on Mr. Sanborn that he began telling the story of his mailman, Fred, in speeches that he gave to various companies and, upon finishing the speech, people would want to know more about Fred.
So, he decided to write a book entitled "The Fred Factor." It's how anyone can turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.
Today, be a Fred. Be exceptional at what you do. Make a difference in someone's life.