Once while waiting to be picked up after school at a store parking lot, I was standing alone texting my mom that I had arrived. A nice, old lady, carrying bursting bags of groceries, changed her route to her car and came over to me instead. She asked if I was okay or needed anything and I told her that I was alright. She nodded and smiled, then walked away. She probably never thought of it again, it was just a normal part of her day, but for me, I realized that kindness, no matter how small, is a big influence in the world. The kind lady changed her usual course to make sure I was ok. She was a successful person, maybe not professionally, but personally. I realized that kindness is a path that can lead you to a future of success.
It might not always seem like kindness is important, but it is. It is the way people see you and it is a way to show that you care about others. Kindness doesn't have to be doing something that takes a lot of time and effort, or even expensive, it could be smiling or talking with someone, a compliment, or a thank you note. Even asking a stranger if they are okay. No one is impressed or looking for someone who can intimidate or manipulate other people, but someone who chooses to spend their time being kind to others.
There are many benefits of kindness that can help in career and future success. For example, it can make you and others feel happier and publicly positive. In addition, you will leave a good impression on those around you, especially if you are looking to get a job or a friend. Being kind can set you apart from other people, and organizations could be attracted to your kind and good working qualities. Furthermore, being kind can help you avoid sad or mean situations and conversations. People will be happy to talk with you and will feel overall happy, positive, and willing to work with you. Finally, people are like dominoes, in which one person does a small and simple kind thing to someone else, which spreads, slowly touching other people’s lives, making each person's day just a little bit better.
In my opinion, kindness can make significant and positive changes in friendships, careers, and future life if you just take that step on the path of kindness. It doesn’t take much effort to do something kind, and it shouldn’t be a task you do grudgingly, but one that you strive to accomplish to make another person’s day great and to have a successful future.