Evan CarmichaelSpeaker / Author / Introvert

Be Nice - Do something NICE - 1 Minute Monday

2 Jun 2014 · 2 min

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In this One Minute Monday video, Evan Carmichael urges viewers to find a simple, kind act to do for someone in their life. He shares a personal story about learning that his building’s concierge loved an out‑of‑print board game called Inventors. Carmichael bought the game on eBay for about $30‑$40, wrapped it in Spider‑Man paper with his four‑year‑old son, and gave it to the concierge. The concierge’s emotional reaction—tears of joy—and his recollection of playing the game with his own father highlighted the profound impact a small gesture can have. Carmichael notes that the act also made his son learn the value of helping others and gave Carmichael himself renewed energy that he can channel into his business. He emphasizes that kindness doesn’t have to cost money, encouraging viewers to find a low‑cost way to help someone this week. The video ends with a call to like, comment, and subscribe.

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Today's One Minute Monday is do something nice. Find something nice that you could do for somebody in your life. So quick story, a couple weeks ago I was talking with the concierge at my building and he was telling me about how he loved this board game called Inventors that has been out of print since the 1970s. I decided that I would go on eBay, find somebody who had this game, and I got it for him. And it cost me maybe $30, $40. It got delivered. I had my son help me wrap it up. We put it in some Spider-Man wrapping paper. And my son is 4 years old and he gave it to the concierge. And the look on his face, the concierge, I thought he was gonna cry. You know, it definitely made his week. It made my week. You know, he started telling me about how when he was younger, he didn't have internet, he didn't have TV. He grew up in this tiny little village and all he had was this game that he used to play with his father called Inventors. And he was gonna call up his dad, invite him over, and they were gonna play a game together. How great is that? You know, you can have such a great impact on somebody's life. And again, it made him feel great, it made me feel great, it helped teach my son a valuable lesson in helping others. And when you give back and you help others, it gives you more energy, it makes you feel great, and you can pour that into your business. So it doesn't have to cost you anything. You don't have to spend money on this. Just find a way this week to help somebody out and has a positive impact in their life. Believe. If you guys like this video, thumbs up below, leave a comment, let me know what you think. Subscribe by clicking my face. Thank you so much. I'll see you soon.